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In History / College | 2025-07-08

Which of the following was responsible for coordinating the economy during World War I?
A. Selective Service Act
B. War Industries Board
C. Council of National Defense
D. Committee of Public Information

Asked by Mamasmurf85

Answer (2)

The War Industries Board was responsible for coordinating the economy during World War I by managing production and resource allocation. Other entities like the Selective Service Act and the Committee of Public Information had different purposes. The WIB's effectiveness was key to supporting the U.S. military's needs during the war. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

The War Industries Board was responsible for coordinating the economy during World War I by overseeing production and resource allocation. Established in 1917, it focused on ensuring military supplies were prioritized and efficiently produced. Other options mentioned had different functions unrelated to economic coordination.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-13

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