What happened to military bases in SC after the Cold War?

many closed like Myrtle Beach Air Force Base

During the 1950s, what important changes in education in South Carolina occurred?

tech schools were developed, School year was expanded to 9 months & 12 grade was added

Why do so many people move to South Carolina when they retire?

favorable climate and low housing costs

What was an immediate effect of the Cold War on South Carolina and the nation?

Military bases that served WW II stayed open or reopened

Why did SC create technical colleges?

for a trained and educated work force

After World War II, what impact did the returning soldiers have on the economy of SC?

G.I. Bill was used for businesses, houses and go to school

In the decade after World War II, what was one result of the baby boom?

Consumers purchased homes in the suburbs.

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8-7.1: Post WWII/Cold War 2018

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1
Why did SC feel the need to improve education after WWII?
to encourage integration
new farming techniques
for the hospitality industry
attract industry
2
What new technology help tourism in coastal areas?
the automobile
credit cards
air conditioning
bus services
3
What is the purpose of the Savannah River Plant?
to provide emergency supplies
to research new weapon systems
for nuclear weapons an energy
to train soldiers for the war on terror
4
What happened to military bases in SC after the Cold War?
New ones were built
additional jobs were added
less troops, but they stayed open
many closed like Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
5
Where did many African Americas go during WWII?
rural areas of the West
Canada
urban areas North and West
rural areas North and West
6
During the 1950s, what important changes in education in South Carolina occurred?
tech schools were developed
Cafeterias were improved & students had more lunch choices
School year was expanded to 9 months & 12 grade was added
Middle school was created & moved out of elementary schools
7
Why do so many people move to South Carolina when they retire?
large urban centers
better government services
cultural and educational opportunities
favorable climate and low housing costs
8
What was an immediate effect of the Cold War on South Carolina and the nation?
Military bases that served WW II stayed open or reopened
It was more difficult to obtain goods from foreign countries
Travel for pleasure was drastically reduced
The United States and Germany continued to be bitter enemies
9
How did SC military bases impact SC during WWII?
created jobs for African Americans
we felt safe
created jobs for vets after the war
stimulated the economy
10
Why did SC create technical colleges?
increase demand for agriculture
to fight integration
for new technology an inventions
for a trained and educated work force
11
Why did Hilton Head Island become such an important money maker:
lots of jobs
blacks could live there
it was cheap land
retirement area
12
Why were some South Carolina military bases closed after the fall of the Soviet Union?
The state objected to having dangerous facilities here
The war on terror required a different type of training.
The Cold War ended
New bases were built in the far West
13
After World War II, what impact did the returning soldiers have on the economy of SC?
G.I. Bill was used for businesses, houses and go to school
Economic depression
Cities grew as veterans bought new houses
so many died in the war there was no impact
14
What factor accelerated the development of SC’s tourism industry in the post-WWII period?
low taxes
interstate highways
warm climate
favorable political climate
15
What did Huntington Beach State Park and Brookgreen Garden offer visitors?
Gullah retreat
military training
tourist destination
African American church services
16
When were baby boomers?
Early 1960s
during WWII
1960s and 70s
1940s and 50s
17
In the decade after World War II, what was one result of the baby boom?
The technical college system was started.
Consumers purchased homes in the suburbs.
Federal and state governments built roads.
More people moved to the south to retire.

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