2. The economy was VERY STRONG because there were many jobs and
people wanted to buy American products.
3. More people cared about getting an education
and there were many court cases to make
education equal for EVERYBODY. The more
education you have, the more jobs you are
qualified for.
4. There were lots of babies born after the soldiers came
home from World War II. This was called the "Baby
Boom." Babies born between 1943 and 1960 are called
"Baby Boomers."
5. Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956
With an original authorization of
25 billion dollars for the
construction of 41,000 miles
(66,000 km) of the Interstate
Highway System supposedly
over a 10-year period, it was the Dwight D. Eisenhower
largest public works project in
American history through that
time.[1]
- Wikipedia
6.
7. Role of Women
The role of women was changing after World War II. Men still expected her to do
work around the house and with the family, like raising kids and cleaning, while
having a job OUTSIDE of the house as well, like being a teacher, nurse, or
secretary.
8. African-Americans fought for more equal opportunities after World War II. We are
studying the Civil Rights Movement next.
Below is a picture of a man crossing a picket line during a strike where workers are
fighting for better conditions.
9. The G.I. Bill of Rights gave EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, and
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS to VETERANS.
This is how my grandfather paid for college.
