Question

When World War II ended: Question 14 options: 1) The majority of veterans went to college. 2) Demobilization proceeded quickly. 3) The divorce rate declined. 4) Women who worked in war industries retained their jobs. 5) Soldiers found the adjustment to civilian life easy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1) the majority of veterans went to college.

When World War II ended, the majority of veterans went to college.

The G.I. Bill offered the opportunity to go to college and pursue other careers.

The G.I. or the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 was created to support war veterans. It granted money to cover education expenses to attend colleges, built hospitals, and helped the veterans with low mortgages. Almost nine million veterans received some form of aid from this Bill. Yes, the G.I. Bill offered the opportunity to go to college and pursue other careers.

Also known as the Servicemen Readjustment Act of 1944, this legislation promoted the construction of low-interest homes for veterans, supported veterans who wanted to attend college, and invested in the construction of hospitals. This contributed to a rise in homeownership in the United States after World War II.