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Impacts of WWII on the U.S.
U.S. EconomyA. Time of Opportunity– Job opportunities:
unemployment fell to 1.2%
– Prosperous farming– Women: new job
opportunitiesB. U.S. becomes the world’s
dominant economic power
Population ShiftsA. Mass Migrations– Millions left home
to find work– Towns with
defense industries doubled or tripled in size
B. The South lost over 1.2 million African-Americans
African-American Migration during WWII
Social AdjustmentsA. Family difficulties:
dads fighting and moms working
B. Increase in marriagesC. G.I. Bill of Rights– Benefits for veterans– Education and
training– Loan guarantees
Civil Rights IssuesA. African-Americans– Segregated units in WWII– Home Front—Discrimination
B. Mexican Americans– 250,000 to 500,000 serve in armed
forces– Increased immigration for jobs– Discrimination– Zoot Suit riots in L.A.