13.1 The Challenges of Peacetime

What was a primary concern for middle- and working-class Americans immediately following WWII?

• The rise of communism

• The return of economic hardship

• The expansion of military forces

• The need for more consumer goods

How did African American veterans view the post-war period?

• They wanted to return to pre-war normalcy.

• They sought equal rights and opportunities.

• They were primarily concerned with economic stability.

• They wished to leave the United States.

What was the immediate task facing President Truman after the war?

• Expanding the military

• Demobilizing the military and reintegrating veterans

• Addressing civil rights issues

• Negotiating with the Soviet Union

What was the “Ohio boys” movement?

• A group advocating for military expansion

• Servicemen demanding to return home by Christmas 1946

• A political party formed by veterans

• A campaign for increased wages for soldiers

What did Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal and Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson warn against?

• The need for more consumer goods

• The rise of civil rights movements

• The expansion of the GI Bill

• Rapid demobilization of the military

What was one significant impact of the GI Bill of Rights?

• It provided unemployment compensation to veterans.

• It led to a decrease in college enrollment.

• It restricted educational opportunities for veterans.

• It eliminated the need for women in the workforce.

According to the passage _? of American men had a college degree in 1940?

What did the GI Bill provide to veterans aside from education?

• Guaranteed jobs in the government

• Free housing for life

• Low-interest loans for homes or businesses

• Immediate retirement benefits

What was one of the social impacts of the GI Bill on the U.S. economy?

• It decreased the number of skilled workers.

• It led to a decline in home ownership.

• It resulted in fewer college graduates.

• It created a well-educated labor force.

What were some of the primary challenges faced by Japanese Americans returning home after internment during World War II?

• They encountered prejudice and hostility from neighbors who viewed them as disloyal.

• They received substantial government aid to help them rebuild their lives.

• They were welcomed back with open arms by their communities.

• They had no issues as they were able to reclaim their property without any difficulties.