Category Archives: May 2 Assignment
Changes has arrive
1. War World II Hearing of war many would think of a bloody battle but the war brought along major changes to America. Before the war the American people was in the worst economy to face Amarica many lost all … Continue reading
And then came changes….
1. World War II had a tremendous impact on the changes in cities and suburbs between the years of 1941 and 1974. According to Chudacoff “war spending provided a temporary industrial boost and encouraged citywards migration.” The war provided and … Continue reading
Warring Nation
World War II Although America came out victorious from the war, many lives were lost. However, the war jump-started the nation’s economic activity like no other. The unemployment level was greatly diminished, as opposed to the state of the nation … Continue reading
And the winner to the most important change is…..
1. More opportunities to work arose. This is very important because although wars are negative, this was a positive impact. in 1944, during the war’s peak, less than 2 percent of the population were jobless. This helps stimulate the economy … Continue reading
Madd people yo
1. Suburbanization- I find this to be the most important change in the nation between 1941 and 1974 because we learned a lot about urbanization and how people migrated to the cities in search of work but now we see … Continue reading
Employment a BOOM !
1. One huge way cities and suburbs changed was due to the unemployment crisis disappearing after the great depression. In 1944 , only 1.2 % percent of the labor force was jobless. Wages and salaries rose more than 135 percent. … Continue reading
Developments
Highway Constructions Federal highway construction provided access to rural land for development, ” In 1947, Congress authorized a 3700 mile national highway network, including nearly three thousand mile of roads in or near major cities” (254, Chudacoff ). Highway … Continue reading
Women in society
1. Women in jobs. 2. World War II. 3. Public infrastructure. 4. Entertainment. 5. Immigrants. One of the most prominent changes in United States society between 1941 and 1974 was the increase in women in jobs. Before this time period, … Continue reading
War-A good thing?
1. WWII – Wars are fought to gain something. In most cases, wars are thought for some sort of increased wealth. Whether it be more land, more gold, or more oil, wars have almost always led to a better and … Continue reading
Changing Paces
1.) Postwar suburban growth 2.) Racial transition 3.) Impact of WWII 4.) Urban renewal and consequences 5.) Urban politics The reason I chose this order for these events is because I believe that the increase of population are the most … Continue reading