People wanted to take control of the land even though they knew that it belonged to the Navy and then the island became a target during the war. The ones who wanted it most was Japan
WHO IM I SOMEONE THATS AFRAID TO LET IT GO YOU DECIDE IF YOU EVER GONNA LET ME KNOW
Decline of rural living, but sparked tremendous amounts of economic growth eventually. Early urbanization was filthy though, no proper sewage, overcrowded cities. So many people surged into these urban areas at one time, often not finding enough jobs for everyone.
I would say Washington DC because the White House was burned down
Maybe you could make a POV of a boy who was in it! :)