What was one outcome of the Nazi's economic policies by 1939?

The choice highlighting growth in industrial production by 1939 reflects the reality of Nazi economic policies during the 1930s. Under the leadership of Hitler and economic planners like Hjalmar Schacht, the regime implemented a series of measures aimed at reviving the German economy, particularly after the devastation of the Great Depression. Key strategies included heavy state investment in infrastructure, such as the construction of the autobahn, and rearmament programs that fueled industrial growth.

While these policies effectively led to significant increases in industrial production and helped lower unemployment rates due to job creation in various sectors, full self-sufficiency—or autarky—was never fully achieved. The regime aspired to reduce reliance on foreign imports, particularly in raw materials necessary for their rearmament and production processes, but complete self-sufficiency was complicated by Germany’s need for certain resources that could not be produced domestically.

The other choices are misleading or incorrect in the context of Nazi economic outcomes by 1939. The regime did not achieve complete self-sufficiency in all goods, nor did unemployment rates increase; in fact, they fell significantly due to the government's policies. Additionally, military spending was a key focus of the Nazi economy, and it actually increased as the regime