Standard 8-7.1

Why did consumer spending increase after World War II?

• It was the first time most Americans and South Carolinians experienced political instability
• It was possible to purchase products previously unavailable using war time savings

Who are the "baby boomers"?

• People born during World War II
• People born during the 1940s and 1950s

Why did many African Americans leave South Carolina farms for wartime industries in the North during World War II?

• African Americans opportunities were limited by segregation and discrimination in the South
• African Americans had to work industrial jobs because they could not joint the military

What was one immediate impact of the Cold war on South Carolina?

• The United States and Germany continued to be enemies
• Military bases that served World War II stayed open or were reopened

After World War II, what was the purpose of the newly created GI Bill?

• To ensure that returning soldiers would not be discriminated against
• To help returning soldiers go to college, start businesses, or buy homes

A system of technical colleges were created in South Carolina in order to do what?

• Create an educated and trained work force to attract industry to the state
• Educate farmers on the latest agricultural techniques and strategie

Which of the following did not contribute to the shift from rural to urban areas and suburbs after World War II?

• Racial tensions in rural areas
• The availability of the automobile
• The growth of industry
• Federal and state highway construction

Why were resorts such as Hilton Head, important money makers for the state?

• The resorts were cheap and were affordable for all South Carolinians
• The resorts answered the demand of older Americans to retire and relax

What changes to the military bases in South Carolina occurred at the end of the Cold War?

• Peace time led to a reduction of troops, but the bases have remained open
• The closing of military bases used in the Cold War including Myrtle Beach Air Force Base

What was the purpose of the Savannah River Plant during and after the Cold War?

• The plant was used in the process of making nuclear weapons and energy
• The plant was used as a large weapons factory during the Cold War