During World War I, the United States government primarily financed the war through
A. currency inflation and the sale of gold reserves.
B. public bond sales and new taxes.
C. deficit spending and currency manipulation.
D. foreign loans and the printing of new currency.
E. private business and banking loans.
Answer: B
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