Which of the following was not a reason why wages in the US increased during World War I?
A) A sharp decrease in immigration during the war.
B) A large increase in drafting men into the armed forces.
C) A large increase in the number of government contracts.
D) A large increase in the number of women who were employed in the labor market.

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The increase in wages during World War I was primarily due to a decrease in immigration, which reduced the labor supply, an increase in drafting men into the armed forces, which further reduced the labor supply, and an increase in government contracts, which raised demand for labor. The large increase in the number of women who were employed in the labor market was a response to the labor shortage and helped to fill the gap left by men who went to war, but it was not a reason for the increase in wages.

Which of the Following Was Not a Reason Why Wages