What effect did demobilization of soldiers after World War II have on Washington’s economy at first?
(1 point)
It caused a brief recession.
It led to an increase in jobs.
Manufacturing in the state moved elsewhere.
The state needed more workers to fill jobs.
7 answers
It caused a brief recession.
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What event led to the problem shown in the image?
(1 point)
end of World War II
outbreak of Yom Kippur War
shutdown of the Alaska oil pipeline
spending on the Century 21 Exposition
What event led to the problem shown in the image?
(1 point)
end of World War II
outbreak of Yom Kippur War
shutdown of the Alaska oil pipeline
spending on the Century 21 Exposition
shutdown of the Alaska oil pipeline
What made a post-war housing boom and the growth of suburbs possible?
(1 point)
expansion of small family farms
government programs for veterans
investment in oil drilling
rapid increases in inflation
(1 point)
expansion of small family farms
government programs for veterans
investment in oil drilling
rapid increases in inflation
government programs for veterans
How has Washington’s economy changed since the end of World War II? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Aerospace programs shut down without military funding.
Investment in technology spurred growth of new industries.
Job opportunities in lumber and mining increased dramatically.
Large commercial farms pushed small farms out of business.
Manufacturing shifted to a focus on consumer goods.
Ports declined as trade shifted to other urban centers.
Unemployment steadily declined thanks to government aid programs.
(2 points)
Aerospace programs shut down without military funding.
Investment in technology spurred growth of new industries.
Job opportunities in lumber and mining increased dramatically.
Large commercial farms pushed small farms out of business.
Manufacturing shifted to a focus on consumer goods.
Ports declined as trade shifted to other urban centers.
Unemployment steadily declined thanks to government aid programs.
Investment in technology spurred growth of new industries.
Manufacturing shifted to a focus on consumer goods.
Manufacturing shifted to a focus on consumer goods.