To help pay for the world war 2 the US government relied heavily on the what?

To help finance World War II, the U.S. government relied heavily on war bonds and increased taxation. War bonds were promoted as a patriotic duty, encouraging citizens to lend money to the government in exchange for future returns. Additionally, the government raised taxes, including higher income tax rates, to generate revenue for military expenditures and wartime production. These measures helped mobilize the economy and support the war effort.