Question

How much did the national debt increase during World War II? A) 5 percent B) 60 percent C) 100 percent D) 500 percent

Answer 1

B) 60 percent

The debt increased from 17 billion to 21.46 billion dollars (do the math) during the war due to Great the Depression.

Answer 2

B - 60 percent

At the start of World War II in 1941, the national debt was around 50% and by the end of the war (five years later) it had jumped to 110%, which is an increase of 60% during the war.