Impact Of 2nd World War Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How did the war end unemployment and raise wages
A
Drafted into army
Wages increased with demand for workers
2
Q
How did the war boost economy
A
People invested in war bonds
More food exports - better for farmers
500000 new businesses
Lend lease to give weapons to allies to pay afterwards
3
Q
Impact of war on African Americans
A
Saw how much better racism was in England
Northern states felt less segregated as more were working in the factories
4
Q
Economic recovery for old industry’s
A
Traditional industry’s were boosted
5
Q
End of isolationism
A
After ww1 = isolationism
Pearl Harbour put a stop to it and usa joined the war effort
