Question

this table shows the number of civilians employed by the u.s. government each year from 1915 to 1918. number of civilians employed by the federal government, 1915 - 1918 year total 1915 395,429 1916 399,881 1917 438,500 1918 854,500 source: u.s. census bureau based on this table, how did world war i affect the u.s. economy? a. it led to decreased spending in order to conserve resources during the war effort. b. it increased the number of immigrants searching for u.s. jobs. c. it increased the economic opportunities available for u.s. citizens. d. it led to decreased pressure on private companies to supply the war effort.

Explanation:

The table shows an increase in the number of civilian employees of the U.S. federal government from 1915 - 1918, a period during World War I. This indicates more job - creation and thus more economic opportunities for U.S. citizens. Options A and D are not supported by the data as there is no indication of decreased spending or decreased pressure on private companies. Option B is not related to the data in the table about government - employed civilians.

Answer:

C. It increased the economic opportunities available for U.S. citizens.