How were people who lived far away from the big cities able to stay up with
current fashions and trends?

The Internet

Explanation:

You don't need to be in a city full of other people that are up with current fashions and trends. Looking on Google to see the latest trends and fashions is a way to see if you're not by a big city.

answer=(oversee the conversion of peacetime industry to war industry)

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supplies had to travel a long distance across water on ships that were often attacked, so they did not reach europe