06.01 The Fifties and Sixties
06.01 Assignment
After World War II, life changed considerably in the United States for people from different social classes and ethnic groups.
For this assignment, you will complete the chart below that details the post-World War II gains and struggles of veterans, women, and African Americans. You will also use what you know to make predictions for each group. What struggles do you predict these groups will face in the decades to come? Veterans Women African Americans
What did they gain in World War II? Gi bill of rights gave veterans a better life with many opportunities. Women were allowed to work in new professions that were originally made for men. Got to do a little more than what they were allowed to do before.
What challenges did they face at the end of the war? The soldiers were against the possibility of PTSD.A lot of mental illnesses. When the men came back from war the women lost their employment. Still faced discrimination even after they fought in our war.
What progress did they make in the postwar period? New jobs and were able to maintain a steady life, because of the GI B.O.R. The women began to fight back after getting a lot of things taken away from them when the men came back. New momentum for African Americans and their freedom along with equal rights.
What struggles might this group have in the decades to come? Out of work, and struggling with PTSD. Having to still let others know that women are just as equal as men. Having to suffer from racism, and not having the same rights as
After World War II, life changed considerably in the United States for people from different social classes and ethnic groups.
For this assignment, you will complete the chart below that details the post-World War II gains and struggles of veterans, women, and African Americans. You will also use what you know to make predictions for each group. What struggles do you predict these groups will face in the decades to come? Veterans Women African Americans
What did they gain in World War II? Gi bill of rights gave veterans a better life with many opportunities. Women were allowed to work in new professions that were originally made for men. Got to do a little more than what they were allowed to do before.
What challenges did they face at the end of the war? The soldiers were against the possibility of PTSD.A lot of mental illnesses. When the men came back from war the women lost their employment. Still faced discrimination even after they fought in our war.
What progress did they make in the postwar period? New jobs and were able to maintain a steady life, because of the GI B.O.R. The women began to fight back after getting a lot of things taken away from them when the men came back. New momentum for African Americans and their freedom along with equal rights.
What struggles might this group have in the decades to come? Out of work, and struggling with PTSD. Having to still let others know that women are just as equal as men. Having to suffer from racism, and not having the same rights as