Cali industries ship yard

The transcript discusses the optimism of West Coast boosters who hope their spirit of enterprise will help them navigate the postwar transition. They believe that large plans can succeed and look forward to a world where their industries expand to meet growing markets, both domestically and internationally, including in Russia and the Orient. The transcript ends with an incomplete thought.

What do the West Coast boosters believe will help them through the postwar transition?

• Government intervention

• Their spirit of enterprise

• Technological advancements

• International alliances

What is the belief about plans that are large enough?

• They require more resources

• They will face more challenges

• They are unnecessary

• They can somehow succeed

How do the boosters view the postwar world?

• With indifference

• With skepticism

• With fear

• Through rose-colored glasses

What is expected to happen to industries in the postwar world?

• They will decline

• They will remain the same

• They will expand

• They will face restrictions

Which regions are mentioned as potential markets for expansion?

• Africa and South America

• Europe and Australia

• Russia and the Orient

• Middle East and India