Historical Criticism
Education:
Rural areas-
· The education during this time period was delayed greatly in rural areas as compared to urban areas.
· The difference between each is how some rural residence went on to be farmers therefore leaving education instead of compleating more years
· In rural areas with famers, only 1.3% had a college degree
· Farmers were in demand therefore more left school to follow that career.
Urban areas
Sports: many supplies were limited during this time. a lot of supplies, liek rubber and wood, were being used by and shipped to the war.
The education of this time period is represented by Rural and Urban areas. In Rural areas, many people lacked a school education due to the necessity of farmers. with the war going on,
Political
· WWII lasted from 1941-1945.
· In 1949 the war had been over.
· By 1949 soldiers were back in the country and war resolutions were still being made.
· 1949 Harry Truman Begins his term.
· The North Atlantic Treaty created NATO which is a military alliance.
· The Red Scare began.
Economy and Business:
During the 1940's, businesses and the economy rose and the depression slipped away from America. American business was booming during the 1940s. "During the decade the economy rebounded from depression; big business recovered its tarnished public reputation; wages and earnings reached new heights; and powerful new sectors of the economy developed, especially in the production of consumer goods and military hardware" (America 1940-1949: Business and the Economy). The 1940s were filled with preparation for war, dealing with war, winning the war, and ended with the Cold War. Although there were many wars and battles, the war was beneficial for America's economy and the people living in America.
During the begining of the 1940s, the national debt was 43 billion dollars, and 8 million people were out of work. In 1945, due to the war the national debt rose to a staggering 260 billion dollars. Taxes were raised in order to help these funds and throughout the decade, the economy was able to recover from the increase in industry's production of weapons and supplies for the war.
