Question

which factors were the greatest challenges facing the american economy in the years following world war i?
a trade embargoes and tariffs from germany, italy, and japan
b a shortage of steel, rubber and oil and a shortage of labor
c dust bowl conditions in the midwest and paying back loans to great britain
d rebuilding the nations factories following their destruction due to axis bombing raids
e returning over 4,000,000 soldiers to the workforce and filling the void left by the cancellation of wartime manufa

Explanation:

After World War I, the U.S. economy faced challenges. Germany, Italy, and Japan were not imposing trade embargoes and tariffs as they were either weakened (Germany) or not major economic rivals yet. The Dust Bowl was mainly in the 1930s. The U.S. factories were not destroyed by Axis bombing as the war was fought overseas. Shortages of steel, rubber, oil, and labor were not the main post - WWI issues. However, demobilizing over 4,000,000 soldiers and transitioning from wartime to peacetime manufacturing (filling the void left by canceled wartime contracts) were significant challenges.

Answer:

E. returning over 4,000,000 soldiers to the workforce and filling the void left by the cancellation of wartime manufa