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The Higgins boat was so important because it gave a major advantage to the Allied Powers by changing the way that war was fought. Explain how this boat changed the way war was fought. (Give evidence to support your answer. )

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Answer: In both the Pacific and European Theaters of World War II, Higgins Boats allowed Allied armies to move ashore. The success of these boats ensured that Higgins Industries would be a major employer during the War. A small workforce of only 75 workers in 1938 grew to over 20,000 by 1943.

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