The World War II was a reminder for many blacks of the inequality of American society, and a black soldier said, "Just carve on my tombstone, "Here Lies a black man, killed fighting a yellow man for the protection of a white man." There were changes to America's economy as well during and after the war, and in particular, the war time boom. The biggest contributor to the victory in the WWII was industry, and industries that had been inactive were now "humming with activity". Many factories were converted make war vehicles; such as tanks and flamers, and the Willow Run Factory was able to produce one B-24 bomber every hour. The prosperity went all through America's society, and government spending rose dramatically from $9billion in 1940 to $98billion in 1944. Wages increased hugely all over the country from rich to poor. Also, big businesses, especially those involved in the defence industry, became much more powerful, and surprisingly, military spending remained between 8 and 20 percent of GNP in the 40 years after 1945.
During the prosperous 1920's<span>, bank failures, together with low incomes among farmers and factory workers, helped set the stage for the </span>depression<span>.</span>
Because more factories were made in new england states during colonial times and which meant they had more developed factories, and many immigrants were moving to America during this era (particularly New York.)
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To reform something is to change it for the better. These movements were caused in part by the Second Great Awakening, a renewal of religious faith in the early 1800s. Groups tried to reform many parts of American society, but the two most important were the abolitionist movement and the women's rights movement.
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The Intolerable Acts or Coercive Acts
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Measures were taken which affected the "Colonists"
British soldiers could be judged for crimes in England instead of Massachusetts
Citizens in the colonies had to accept the quartering of soldiers in their homes in times of war and peace
The Boston Harbor was closed until the colonists paid back the king for the tea that was destroyed during the Boston Tea Party
The right to hold town meetings (meetings that citizens could participate in to voice their opinions and make laws for their communities) was strongly restricted.
