Which of the following contributed heavily to the end of the Great Depression in the United States?

Question

A.
defense spending associated with the Cold War

B.
government investment in Space Race technologies

C.
the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

D.
the wartime mobilization of the economy in World War II

Answer 1

D. the wartime mobilization of the economy in World War II

The wartime mobilization of the economy during World War II was a significant factor that contributed to the end of the Great Depression in the United States. The demand for military supplies and the increase in production led to job creation, increased incomes, and economic growth, which helped lift the country out of the economic downturn.