Healing the Wounds Of War Chapter 25 Section 2 The Cold War Begins Mr. Riddlebarger
Life In America after WW2 Workers, factories…overtime Now what? 12 million soldiers return What hardships might they face?
The GI Bill Signed by FDR in 1944 Goal was to ease transition of veterans back to civilian life. Benefits offered? What effects will the GI Bill’s educational benefits have on the American economy?
Increasing Demand GI Bill demand for consumer products rise Baby Boom Impact? Baby Boom Effects on society?
Labor Unions after the war Government controlled labor disputes & limited wages during the war. increases after the war? Wages strikes
Racial Minorities After the War equal opportunity in the workplace Truman and military segregation
Politics in Post-War America Truman faces huge challenges: 1946 midterm elections a disaster for Democrats Impact upon President Truman?
1948 Presidential Election Truman post-46 prospects? Democrats split support Truman (Democrat) Henry Wallace (Progressive Party) Strom Thurmond (Dixiecrat) Republican nominee Thomas Dewey
Post-Election Truman and Fair Deal Truman’s attention soon turns toward Korea.
Trying to Build a Better World World War II gave rise to the Cold War Also gave rise to strong desire to understand and prevent causes of war. UNITED NATIONS Human Rights High goals set for all UN nations Trade & Economic Development World Bank, IMF, GATT