Critical Thinking Questions
- How did some Americans turn their wartime experiences into lasting personal gains (i.e. better employment, a new home, or an education) after the war was over? Why did others miss out on these opportunities?
- What was the reason for the breakdown in friendly relations between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II? What were the results of this conflict?
- How did fear of the Soviet Union and Communism affect American culture and society?
- What social changes took place in the United States after World War II? What role did the war play in those changes?
- How did the wartime experiences of African Americans contribute to the drive for greater civil rights after the war?
