In 1941, it was said that the United States produced more steel, aluminum, and oil than all other states put together (Overy 190). Of course with being the leading producer of those three resources came along a form of compensation in the form of money. With that said, it is important to know that money equals power. The more money that is brought in the more power that occurs as a result of it. It is also important to note that the United States was also the leading producers of motor vehicles than all of the other states combined (Overy