Question

Why did Great Britain’s economy experience a period of stagnation after World War I? A) The war had created a large national debt, which in turn led to rising costs and a lack of jobs. B) A large number of men had been killed in the war, which resulted in a labor shortage. C) Violent conflicts between workers and employers about low wages led to a loss of productivity. D) Many factories and industries were destroyed in aerial bombings, resulting in a decrease in production.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: A. The war had created a large national debt, which in turn led to rising costs and a lack of job

In order to fund the manufacturing of supplies that would be used in the war (such as guns, tanks , and ships), Great Britain had to borrow a lot of money from another countries. This created large national debt after the war and make Britain's economy become extremely unstable.

Answer 2

Great Britain's economy experienced a period of stagnation after World War I because A) the war had created a large national debt, which in turn led to rising costs and a lack of jobs.