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

Veterans used the G.I. Bill to start new businesses

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

Consumers purchased homes in the suburbs.

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

favorable climate and low housing costs

What is the purpose of the Savannah River Plant?

to produce fuel for nuclear bombs

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

School year was expanded to 9 months & 12 grade was added

How did World War II contribute to the development of a consumer culture in the postwar years?

There were few products to buy during the war years.

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8-7.1: Post WWII/Cold War

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After World War II, what impact did the returning soldiers have on the economy of SC?
Cities grew as veterans bought new houses there
Veterans used the G.I. Bill to start new businesses
As so many died in the war there were not enough consumers
Depression resulted as many veterans were looking for work
2
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.
More people moved to the south to retire.
Federal and state governments built roads.
3
What was an immediate effect of the Cold War on South Carolina and the nation?
It was more difficult to obtain goods from foreign countries
Travel for pleasure was drastically reduced
Military bases that served WW II stayed open or reopened
The United States and Germany continued to be bitter enemies
4
Why were some South Carolina military bases closed after the fall of the Soviet Union?
The state objected to having dangerous facilities here
The Cold War ended
The war on terror required a different type of training.
New bases were built in the far West
5
Why do so many people move to South Carolina when they retire?
favorable climate and low housing costs
large urban centers
cultural and educational opportunities
better government services
6
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the development of suburbs after WW II?
the automobile
bus services
credit cards
air conditioning
7
What is the purpose of the Savannah River Plant?
to research new weapon systems
to provide energy for military factories in the area
to train soldiers for the war on terror
to produce fuel for nuclear bombs
8
During the 1950s, what important changes in education in South Carolina occurred?
School year was expanded to 9 months & 12 grade was added
Black & white elementary school kids went to the same school
Middle school was created & moved out of elementary schools
Cafeterias were improved & students had more lunch choices
9
What factor accelerated the development of SC’s tourism industry in the post-WWII period?
warm climate
interstate highways
favorable political climate
low taxes
10
How did World War II contribute to the development of a consumer culture in the postwar years?
Employment decreased during the war.
Installment buying first became available during the war.
There were few products to buy during the war years.
The postwar population declined

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