Asked by Deziree Davis on Jul 14, 2024

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If the United States was to become the "great arsenal of democracy," it had to ______________________.

A) take and maintain control over the important oil fields in the Middle East
B) successfully convert major industries from production of consumer goods to production of military materiel
C) convince corporate leaders to finance the retooling of their factories for the production of war materiel
D) solve transportation problems between the United States and Europe

Arsenal of Democracy

A phrase used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 to describe the United States' role in providing military equipment and supplies to countries fighting against Axis powers in World War II.

Military Materiel

Equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by armed forces for warfare.

  • Grasp the essentiality of pioneering techniques and innovations within industrial and military manufacturing processes.
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vernita billupsJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
To become the "great arsenal of democracy," the United States had to convert major industries from the production of consumer goods to the production of military materiel. This was necessary to provide the necessary resources to supply not only the US military but also the Allied forces fighting in Europe.