There was an economic boom within one or two years after:

A. both WWI and WWII.
B. neither WWI nor WWII.
C. WWI, but not WWII.
D. WWII, but not WWI.

I'm stuck between A and C. help?

It's definitely not C. I remember the economic boom after WWII. Your answer must be A.

thanks

You're welcome.

To determine the answer to this question, let's break it down and examine the economic impact of each World War individually.

During World War I (WWI), many countries experienced significant economic growth due to increased government spending on the war effort. This spending stimulated industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure development. After the war ended in 1918, there was a short-lived economic boom in some countries as they transitioned from wartime production to peacetime activities. So, option A is partially correct in that there was an economic boom after WWI.

Moving on to World War II (WWII), a similar pattern can be observed. Again, during the war, there was a significant increase in government spending, and industries like defense manufacturing thrived. However, the financial consequences of WWII were more complex. Many countries were left devastated by the war, with massive physical and infrastructure damage. The immediate post-war period was characterized by reconstruction efforts, rather than an immediate economic boom. This suggests that option D, which states that there was a boom after WWII but not after WWI, is not entirely correct.

Option B, stating that there was neither an economic boom after WWI nor WWII, does not align with the historical reality. As mentioned earlier, there were periods of economic growth following both wars, albeit with different timeframes and factors at play.

Therefore, based on the information provided, the most accurate answer is option A: both WWI and WWII saw economic booms within one or two years after their conclusion.