What impact did rationing goods have on the post-World War Il economy in America? A t caused the political climate of America to shift to the left, with more Socialist ideals. B it increased the supply of consumer goods during the war, leading to low prices. C ifueled demand for consumer goods and resulted in a strong post-war economy. D it decreased demand for consumer goods and resulted in a weak post-war economy.
History · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Rationing of goods during and after World War I in America had several effects on the post-war economy:
D. It decreased demand for consumer goods and resulted in a weak post-war economy.
Rationing during World War I restricted the availability of certain goods for civilian use, diverting resources and production efforts towards the war. This limited access to various consumer goods, leading to reduced demand and consumption in the civilian economy. Once the war ended, the abrupt shift from wartime production to peacetime production combined with reduced demand due to rationing caused economic disruptions. The initial surplus in wartime goods created challenges in readjusting production, which contributed to economic difficulties in the post-war period.