Among the Southern States Georgia was critical in the events of world war 2 (1939-1945) first by the participation of around 320,000 Georgians who served in the United States military while countless others were employed in the wartime industries. The war brought an acceleration in the modernization process of Georgia by lifting it out from the Great Depression into the mainstream of the American life. The average income of Georgians doubled as they advanced in working in the manufacturing industries compared to before when they worked in the farms. The experiences of the people of Georgia were pivotal in the future development of the state of Georgia.
