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USII.7d Opportunities for Vets, Women, and Minorities |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the economic, social, and
political transformation of the United States and the world between the
end of World War II and the present by d) describing the changing patterns of society, including expanded educational and economic opportunities for military veterans, women, and minorities. |
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What factors led to changing patterns of society in the post-World War II era? |
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Changing patterns in American society at the end of World War II changed the way most Americans lived and worked. |
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Factors leading to changing patterns in U.S. society • Strong economy (healthy job market, increased productivity, increased demand for American products) • Greater investment in education • “The Baby Boom,” which led to changing demographics • Interstate highway system |
• Evolving role of women (expected to play supporting role
in the family, but increasingly working outside the home) • Role of Eleanor Roosevelt in expanding women’s rights • African Americans’ aspirations for equal opportunities • Changes in make-up of immigrants after 1965 (e.g., Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans) |
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What policies and programs expanded educational and employment opportunities for the military, women, and minorities? |
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Policies and programs expanding educational and employment opportunities • G.I. Bill of Rights gave educational, housing, and employment benefits to World War II veterans. |
• Truman desegregated the armed forces. • Civil Rights legislation led to increased educational, economic, and political opportunities for women and minorities. |