Which of the following contributed most to the trend illustrated by the chart above? Question 2 options:

a)

American industry failed to keep up with the armed forces’ need for supplies during World War II

b)

U. S. participation in World War II created jobs for Americans

c)

U. S. involvement in World War II eliminated jobs for Americans

d)

the destruction caused by fighting during the Second World War caused the U. S. economy to slow down