How did the War Industries Board (WIB) affect the American economy?

The War Industries Board was set up during WWI to reconvert the US economy. It led to a greater control of the federal government over the economy.Apr 30, 2017

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roosevelt essentially took the opposite approach as hoover in taking on the great depression. herbert hoover thought that america and its economy could naturally recover from the depression in due course, so he adamantly restrained the federal government from intervening on behalf of the people affected. on the other hand, roosevelt dramatically increased employment by expanding the federal government and establishing agencies that would aid in relieving some of the country's worst problems.