USA 1945-1968 A Level Revision Notes

Lesson Snapshot

America Post 1945:
When World War II ended, Americans worried that the economy would fall back into depression, but ultimately there was economic growth. When Truman entered office he struggled with labor problems and southerners who wanted to avoid passing civil rights reforms, but he still managed to achieve reforms while in office.

♣ Demobilization— The sending home of military personnel following the war and re-entry into non-military jobs.
♣ G.I. Bill of Rights— Granted veterans a variety of benefits such as unemployment insurance, college tuition, building of homes, and starting new businesses.
♣ Inflation (rising prices) caused by a rush to by post-war goods led to some painful times.
♣ Untouched by the devastation of WWII, the United States was the only nation at full industrial capacity.
♣ Worker productivity (that rate at which goods are produced) rose during the 1950s as new technology was developed.
♣ Government spending on the military boosted the economy and committed nearly 15% of GNP to defense.

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