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Name: _Ashleigh Tanton_ HIS144 – America after World War II Using resources from the Topic 5 Readings, including your textbook, materials provided by your instructor through class discussion, and materials from the GCU Library Guide for HIS-144 US History Themes, complete the assignment worksheet. Each answer to the questions should be a minimum of 200-300 words; and, include citations for each question formatted using the APA Style Guide. The overall assignment must include three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content. Each response should show good writing mechanics, grammar, formatting, and proper citations at the end of each question/response. Wikipedia, Ask.com, ehow.com and other online information sites, encyclopedias, or dictionaries are not considered university academic sources and are NOT TO BE USED. 1. Explain the G.I. Bill. In what ways does it change America? Following the war, the G.I. bill was introduced to aid veterans. Nearing the end of the war, the government passed a number of laws that would ease the soldiers returning back to civilian life (Schultz, 2018). Returning back to normalcy was no easy task so providing them with the servicemen’s readjustment act was essential. The act gave incredible opportunities to the vets. Despite the fact that they served the nation, returning to typical nonmilitary personnel life was extremely hard for them as they didn't know precisely what a typical day to day job would consist of. Along these lines, this bill permitted them to receive tuition funding, earning cash, and furthermore providing them low-interest loans as well as mortgages for their homes (The GI bill, n.d.). It was a path for the public authority to show their thankfulness for adjusting the nation. These credits empowered huge loads of individuals to leave the city life and move to a more rural style area. The bill did change America in numerous ways. It can be seen that the bill did provide benefits, however, it likewise caused a few challenges as well. With endless veterans returning to their old lives and searching for work, individuals couldn't get by even with the assistance from the programs provided by the government. The bill opened entryways for the middle class to receive advanced education, which additionally shaped Americas financial status in the future.

2. Why did suburbanization occur after World War II? What changes does suburbia bring American society? Suburbanization occurred due to the influx of officers returning home from war. Veterans wanted a less difficult and calm neighborhood to reside in rather than living in the city. Since the GI bill benefits consisted of low interest loans and housing, the veterans were able to afford and buy homes in the suburbs. Suburban living lifestyles seemed amazing, and they were, the people who chose to buy houses in the suburbs also were contributing to boosting the economy (Suburban Growth, n.d.). Citizens were required to pay taxes where they resided, and political agents are 1

allocated depending on the populaces of the locale. The expansion of rural areas came about because of the social tradition of the Depression, mass grounding after the War and the increase in population due to the time period of the “baby boomers”, and a change in socioeconomics (Suburban Growth, n.d.). As family units initiated moving from ranches and urban areas into new rural areas, the American subculture went through an essential change. Race and type elements started to move; the more drawn out separation among home and work life produced a toll road and home construction expanded; and older neighborhoods began to disappear as newer homes were being built. By 1970, America had the greatest suburbanization in the world.

3. Why is the automobile so important to post war America? The quick resumption of American production gave immediate work to millions of Americans. It assisted with quickening the change from battle to harmony. Since there was a development in the car business, it caused a monetary insurgency over the United Nation. Also, in light of the fact that vehicles required a smooth street, a great deal of construction jobs were accessible for individuals needing occupations since the public authority was the one financing the thruways to be cleared (Postwar era, 2018). As vehicles turned into essential items in post-war America, service stations started to spot the land. Service stations were where not just vehicles made a trip to fill their tanks yet additionally opened up more openings for work in mechanics. It was a stop for any vehicle inconveniences that required fixing. Mechanics earned enough to pay the bills, advancing the economy (Postwar era, 2018). Steel and oil were incredibly entrenched enterprises that got genuine lifts due to the popularity for vehicles. Individuals who took long distance trips, needed to stop and fill up their tanks, thus needing workers to keep their business open 24 hours a day. Burger joints started to open up close by the street for "cheap food"; since voyagers needed quicker food options to continue their journey; consequently, the quintessential inexpensive food coffee shops advanced into the US. The significance of car post-war was incredible. It took into consideration residents to travel openly; experience family relaxes at whatever point they needed. In general, numerous Americans felt more autonomous and more liberated to move and travel any place they needed. Also, despite the fact that there were incredible results, there were some that were not very good. For instance, gridlocks turned into an ordinary thing since vehicles were a staple in each family. Auto collisions and fatalities were starting to turn out to be more normal. In this way, security classes and licenses were an absolute necessity to drive a vehicle. Beside these issues, cars were an extraordinary route for America to advance and increase their jobs. 4. How did consumerism affect American society after World War II? From the finish of World War II, economic growth had begun to expand. The war production helped pull America out of the great depression with numerous Americans working. However, veterans still had a difficult time returning to normal life back home. The GI bill guaranteed the veterans that they would not be without assistance to return to an ordinary way of life. Industrialism influenced American culture definitely. Vehicles and TVs were turning into a staple in each home, allowing businesses to utilize these platforms to make advertisements and 2

advancements for a wide range of items that could arrive at each family's home (American Experience, 2018). The American Consumer and their spending were seen as positive and patriotic activities during the 1950s, which added to the tremendous achievement that America had. Americans considered consumerism as a way to distinguish the social classes and showcase their way of living, whether it be the lower class, middle class, or upper class. Due to the lower class and middle class obtaining a better life for themselves, they had the option to arrive as the objective of having a more balanced home life. 5. What was the role of religion in post-World War II American society? After world war II, religion was still practiced by citizens in the country; it was still similarly as energetic and a significant piece of American culture. The improvement of religion throughout America was gradually becoming more diverse as new religions were forming. During the 1960s, American culture demonstrated to have a defining moment for religion. With Christianity actually being the most practiced religion that American culture was most comfortable with, Catholics, and the Jewish religion were gradually starting to become visible also. Religion was starting to die off when the world war II was beginning. After the war, Christianity discovered a few difficulties when it began to be practiced again. However, since the war, many felt that they required religion back into their day by day lives. Strict enrollment, church financing, institutional structure, and conventional confidence and practice all expanded during the 1950s. At midcentury, things looked great for Christian America. At the point when the economy improved, the time of increased birth rates was enormous. During this time period, numerous Americans struggled when it came to their finances, causing them to turn to their faith. Once the Economy and America got back to normal, Americans continued to practice their religion and maintain their faith. 6. Explain the development of youth culture in post war America. During the post-war era, the American youth had more pay to spend on things that were deemed as unnecessary. They were given the opportunity to live in better living conditions and have nicer items than most. Due to the youth having more money and time, they were able to enjoy their childhood having fun and spending time doing the things they enjoy doing. Furthermore, this allowed them to appreciate mainstream society. Despite the fact that the younger generations were able to have more freedom, one cannot forget the experience and living conditions the children had to endure. The primary youth during this time period went through the dangers of atomic war (Popular culture, n.d.). This caused schools to be required to practice drills in order to maintain the child’s safety. The schools would conduct drills such as teaching the children to get under desks and cover their heads from the potential fires. These drills were a pivotal moment in schools across America; however, the adolescents remained idealistic in imagining that America could withstand any problems that could come their way. Despite the fact that the post-war affected the young culture, they still were able to live their childhoods as any child would. Reference(s) 3

American Experience. (2018, February 14). The Rise of American Consumerism. American Experience | PBS. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/tupperwareconsumer/

Popular culture and mass media in the 1950s. (n.d.). Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/postwarera/1950samerica/a/popular-culture-and-mass-media-cnx

Postwar Era. (2018, July 25). National Museum of American History. Retrieved from https://americanhistory.si.edu/america-on-the-move/postwar-era

Schultz, K. (2018). HIST 5. Boston, MA: Cengage. ISBN-13: 9781337294140 Suburban Growth. (n.d.). Retrieved November 15, 2020, from https://www.ushistory.org/us/53b.asp

The GI Bill. (n.d.). Retrieved November 15, 2020, from https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/postwarera/postwar-era/a/the-gi-bill

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