Historians often claim wars speed domestic change. When analyzing changes which occurred as a result of WWI, WWII, and the Cold War, this argument holds true as each war generated rapid social and policy change which would not have occurred without its influence. World War I indisputably accelerated domestic change within social and economic climates. For Progressives, the war “offered the possibility of reforming American society… instilling a sense of national unity and expanding social justice” (Crash Course #30). This possibility enabled ratification of the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the sale and distribution of alcohol. Progressives accomplished this largely because of “the strong anti-German sentiment that gripped the country, which
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African-American citizens took advantage of a changing social atmosphere brought on by the WWII to promote equal rights. An example of this promotion includes the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), who used “peaceful civil disobedience” in an effort to “deprive the enemy of the ability to generate anti-American propaganda by accusing the United States of racism” (Corbett et., al.). This advocacy was important, as African-American’s continued to face overt racism despite their unwavering patriotism, fueling their motivation to fight for segregation and equal rights. Meanwhile, the traditional family dynamic shifted yet again as women filled empty working spots left by soldiers. While many believed the women’s role in the workforce was “a positive thing,” a mother’s absence resulted in a new gap in the home (Corbett et., al.). The structure of the home changed dramatically as rates of juvenile delinquency rose substantially. While many maintain that police may have “become more vigilant wartime,” these increasing rates were ultimately attributed to the absence of mothers in the home (Corbett et., al.). This inclination demonstrates that while women gained new workplace opportunities, they still existed in a patriarchal society which held that their most important role lies within the
African-American citizens took advantage of a changing social atmosphere brought on by the WWII to promote equal rights. An example of this promotion includes the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), who used “peaceful civil disobedience” in an effort to “deprive the enemy of the ability to generate anti-American propaganda by accusing the United States of racism” (Corbett et., al.). This advocacy was important, as African-American’s continued to face overt racism despite their unwavering patriotism, fueling their motivation to fight for segregation and equal rights. Meanwhile, the traditional family dynamic shifted yet again as women filled empty working spots left by soldiers. While many believed the women’s role in the workforce was “a positive thing,” a mother’s absence resulted in a new gap in the home (Corbett et., al.). The structure of the home changed dramatically as rates of juvenile delinquency rose substantially. While many maintain that police may have “become more vigilant wartime,” these increasing rates were ultimately attributed to the absence of mothers in the home (Corbett et., al.). This inclination demonstrates that while women gained new workplace opportunities, they still existed in a patriarchal society which held that their most important role lies within the