Post war America Flashcards
(81 cards)
What revived the American economy?
SWW
How did the war boost American industries?
Lend lease
War bonds
War time production
When did FDR set up war time production?
1942
What was the war time production board/why was it set up?
To organise production & recruitment of workers to meet increase demand for war goods
How many weapons had America sold by 1944?
Half the worlds weapons
Who became involved in war time production after criticising the new deal?
Business leaders
How many new business’ were made during the war?
500,000
When was lend lease set up?
1941
What was lend lease?
It was a scheme to send weapons and materials to American allies immediately
How many materials were sent from America to nations that were against Germany?
$50billions worth
Who did FDR set up the war time production board under?
Industrialist W.Kausden
What were citizens encouraged to invest in?
War time bonds
What were war time bonds?
They gave the government money and they promised to return it in later years
When did America join the SWW?
1941
How many women joined the armed forces?
300,000
How many women joined the workforce?
7 million
Why did women join the workforce?
They replaced men who had gone to fight
How many people worked in factories producing war goods?
14 million
How many new workers did the General Motors industry have?
750,000
What was included in the General Motors industry?
The making of shells, bombers and tanks
How many people migrated from rural south to urban north?
4 million workers
What did workers in demand increase?
Wages
Why did people migrate from south to north?
As most manufacturing jobs were in the north
How did farmers benefit from SWW?
Food exports increased so farmers got huge boost
