World War II effect on American econonmy

During World War II and the Holocaust the United States of America was greatly affected. Some of the effects of this tragic time are a change in the workplace and an increase in industry causing the economy to rise. Before World War II, the United States was in a Great Depression. The economy was doing poorly and caused many people to live on the streets. Others considered suicide. It was one of the hardest times …

…started the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. They both competed technologically to see who could accomplish more. This spent a lot of the nation's money on space travel and opened many jobs in astrological research. In conclusion, World War II had many effects on the United States of America's economy. Production and employment were greatly increased. Factory jobs were often given to women while the men were off at war.