Question

After World War II, why did the United States have a strong, growing economy?


The United States was becoming dependent upon foreign oil.


American factories were moving overseas to other countries.


There was a massive increase in foreign trade.


American culture was spreading around the world.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the following: option C. After World War II, the United States had a strong, growing economy due to the fact that there was a massive increase in foreign trade. Once World War II ended, the world started to see how the economy of the United States was still growing, despise the ending of the War. The world was now demanding more goods than during the war, and the United States was in the best position to fulfill those needs. Under the Marshall Plan, the country was aiding, economically, the destroyed European nations, and by doing so America was investing and growing new industries, such as electronics and aviation.

Answer 2

The Cold War Era Unit Test

Question 7

There was a massive increase in foreign trade.

For me, it was answer A.