Question

what was the main power given to the war industries board after its creation in 1917?

• overseeing the nations armed forces at home and abroad
• informing the american public of events related to the war in europe
• eliminating any traces of german culture from the united states
• setting prices for key war materials such as steel, iron, and rubber

Explanation:

The War Industries Board (WIB) was established in 1917 to coordinate U.S. industrial production for World War I. Its core function was to manage war-related resources, including setting prices for critical materials to ensure efficient supply for the war effort. The other options are incorrect: overseeing armed forces was the military's role, informing the public was the Committee on Public Information's task, and eliminating German culture was not a WIB responsibility.

Answer:

D. setting prices for key war materials such as steel, iron, and rubber