Wilson directed U.S. involvement during the war by __________
A) using much of his considerable personal fortune for propaganda
B) establishing agencies to focus factory, food, and mine production to the war effort
C) instituting and then increasing personal and business income taxes
D) increasing trade with Asia, Africa, and Europe
E) establishing federal programs and congressional acts that rewarded participation in the war effort and penalized nonsupport
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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