How did the US mobilize it wartime economy during World War 2?

Answer 1

The US Government focused the nation's economic resources primarily on the war efforts.

Answer 2

The US moblized to fight in World War II by creating a draft. The Selective Service System expanded the draft and eventually provided another 10 million soldiers. Also the US created a Women's Auxiliary Army Corps, which opened up the chance to women to join the army. Tory

Answer 3

During WW2, the US created manufacturing facilities to produce materials for the war, which resulted in a demand for workers. The unemployment rate dropped dramatically as items such as ammunition and vehicles were produced.

Answer 4

The Wat Revenue Act of 917 was passed to tax wealthiest Americans 77% of their income--> America also borrowed money--> liberty bonds gained money as well--> War Industry Board was created to regulate all materials need in the war effort--> Americans couldn't use steel copper rubber or other basic materials without the War Industry Board's permission -->Lever Food and Fuel Control Act controlled how much food and fuel was being used in the us so they could be sent to troops and what not

Answer 5

Childeren started collecting tin and rubber to recycle. There where paper drives to collect paper. Bussnesses began making supplies for the war instead of comsumer goods and things like gasoline, sugar, and meat were rationed for the war.

Answer 6

They changed all factories into war building factories (making weapons, jeeps and bullets)

Answer 7

Converted automobile manufacturing into war machinery production, airplanes, tanks, etc. Converted ship building into war ships. Etc.