How Did Ww2 Change America

World War II, was known to be a “people’s war,” fighting to end imperialism, racism, totalitarianism and militarism throughout the world. The United State’s involvement indeed contributed to global change, but the profound changes that occurred on the home front during World War II ultimately reconstructed the social and economic structure of the United States for decades to come. War-culture America during WWII reinvigorated the economy, while offering abundant opportunities to minority groups in the United States. The newfound liberties given to minority groups spurred movements aimed at expanding civil liberties to all American regardless of one’s race or sex. The United State’s victory in WWII not only strengthened the country’s international power, but also stimulated the power of the American citizen to stand up for their rights as citizens living in a democratic society. The era during WWII dramatically transformed the course of history significantly more than previous eras. The United State’s involvement in WWII stimulated the civil rights moment. The war served as an ideal situation for African Americans to express …show more content…
Major historical events such as the Great Depression and both World Wars contributed to the changes Americans experienced during the twentieth century. America enjoyed a prosperous lifestyle during the 1920s, but the Great Depression greatly transformed American life condemning the progress achieved in the 1920s. In response to the Great Depression, President Roosevelt implemented his “New Deal” policies. The New Deal provided relief and aid to the struggling Americans through the support of an active federal government. The Great Depression served as a remarkable period of political change, with the rise of modern liberalism. The 1940s was a period of greater change, because it was not the New Deal, but WWII that ultimately ended the Great