The U.S. government funded the majority of World War II expenses through which two primary methods?
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Correct answer: Increased income taxes and the sale of war bonds
The Revenue Act of 1942 expanded the tax base to include millions of new taxpayers. Additionally, massive war bond drives encouraged citizens to 'loan' money to the government to support the war effort.
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