SS10.US2.10
Describe the impact of World War II on the lives of American citizens, including wartime economic measures, population shifts, growth in the middle class, growth of industrialization, advancements in science and technology, increased wealth in the African-American community, racial and ethnic tensions, Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (G. I. Bill of Rights), and desegregation of the military. (A.1.b., A.1.c., A.1.d., A.1.e., A.1.g., A.1.i., A.1.k.)
Describe the impact of World War II on the lives of American citizens, including wartime economic measures, population shifts, growth in the middle class, growth of industrialization, advancements in science and technology, increased wealth in the African-American community, racial and ethnic tensions, Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (G. I. Bill of Rights), and desegregation of the military. (A.1.b., A.1.c., A.1.d., A.1.e., A.1.g., A.1.i., A.1.k.)
Unpacked Content
UP:SS10.US2.10
Vocabulary
- wartime economic measures
- G.I. Bill of Rights
- desegregation
- Tuskegee Airmen
- Aliceville POW camp
Knowledge
Students know:
- The impact of WWII on national economic issues.
- Population shifts that occurred as a result of WWII.
- Social changes in the nation, including the growth of the middle class.
- The growth of industrialization in the nation and the impact of this growth.
- Advancements in science and technology and the lasting impact of these advancements.
- Changes in racial dynamics, including increased wealth in the African-American community, desegregation of the military, and changes in the racial and ethnic tensions in the nation.
- Political actions that impacted the effects of the war, including the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.
- Alabama's participation in WWII, including the role of Tuskegee Airmen, Aliceville Prisoner of War camp, the growth of the Port of Mobile, production of Birmingham steel, and the establishment of military bases.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media.
- Evaluate an author's premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information related to historical events.
- Read and comprehend historical texts independently and proficiently on various topics related to events that led to WWII and the effect of those events on American foreign policy today.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- There was a significant domestic impact from WWII with lasting effects on the political, social, and economic environment of the United States.
