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Question 1

During World War II, the War Production Board
 
  A. favored large over small contractors.
 
  B. had complete control over military purchases.
 
  C. won the support of small business.
 
  D. was maintained under the auspices of the Department of Labor.
 
  E. was directed by Roosevelt ally Leon Henderson.

Question 2

In 1943, to simplify tax collections, Congress enacted
 
  A. a sales tax.
 
  B. a short form for paying income taxes.
 
  C. a flat tax.
 
  D. a withholding system of payroll deductions.
 
  E. an earned income tax credit.

Question 3

During World War II, organized labor in the United States
 
  A. lost membership as wages rose across most industries.
 
  B. frequently used the threats of strikes to obtain higher wages.
 
  C. won a significant victory with the passage of the Smith-Connally Act.
 
  D. won automatic union memberships for new defense-plant workers.
 
  E. agreed to freeze union membership and wages until the war was over.


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brittiany.barnes

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Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

D

Answer 3

D


ghost!

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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