In what way did both the U.S. goverment and its citizens benefit from the war? (1 point)

The government was able to defeat U.S. enemies, and citizens could freely travel.
The government was able to enforce its isolationist policy, and citizens could discriminate against communists in the United States.
The government benefited from expansion, and citizens benefited from an improved economy.
The government could use the war to control countries in Latin America, and citizens paid less for imported goods.

1 answer

The most accurate statement regarding how both the U.S. government and its citizens benefited from the war would be:

The government benefited from expansion, and citizens benefited from an improved economy.

Wars often lead to increased government spending and expansion of influence, while citizens may experience economic growth due to increased job opportunities and production demands that come from wartime mobilization.