Which of the following best explains the changes illustrated in the table from 1937 to 1942?

(A) Government spending on wars waged against China and the Western Allies (B) Military takeover of the civilian government (C) The conquest of Manchuria (D) Embargos and other sanctions imposed by the United StatesExplanation: The table shows that the Japanese economy grew from 1937 to 1942. Eliminate answer choices that would cause the economy to decline or are outside the time period. Choices (B) and (D) would cause the economy to decrease its output, so they can be eliminated. Choice (C) occurred outside the time period and can be eliminated as well. Choice (A) is therefore the answer.