EFFECTS ON THE WORLD:
World War 2 affected almost every part of American life. The 1930's marked a decade of economic problems and hardship. The Great Depression deepened and millions of Americans were forced out of their homes and jobs. Before officially entering WW2, America aided Britain, France and the Soviet Union through the Lend-Lease Act. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Roosevelt created the War Production Board where he appointed the executive vice president of Sears-Roebuck, Donald Nelson, to organize the nation's resources for an all-out war effort. Scientist were commissioned to perfect new weapons and other products. In addition to the development of the atomic weapon, American scientist also improved radar, developed jet engines,and
penicillin an anti-biotic.During ww2 business executives were offered key positions under Roosevelt in an effort to unite industry with government.
The commercial farming industry also profited from the war. The led to a rapid increase of profit. Americans reacted to the crisis of WW2 effectively and efficiently. They created the hardware and supplies that turned the tide of the, and had armies marching back toward Berlin, and the Japanese island hopping in the Pacific back to Tokyo. From airplane to rubber factories, eager Americans flooded the work force, and for the first time in years, there was nearly no unemployment rate in America. President Roosevelt enlisted the forces needed, both militarily and domestically, to keep Americans behind the war effort. The government sold $135 billion in war bonds. The American Red Cross was overwhelmed with volunteers. Even small
children helped by collecting scraps. .
penicillin an anti-biotic.During ww2 business executives were offered key positions under Roosevelt in an effort to unite industry with government.
The commercial farming industry also profited from the war. The led to a rapid increase of profit. Americans reacted to the crisis of WW2 effectively and efficiently. They created the hardware and supplies that turned the tide of the, and had armies marching back toward Berlin, and the Japanese island hopping in the Pacific back to Tokyo. From airplane to rubber factories, eager Americans flooded the work force, and for the first time in years, there was nearly no unemployment rate in America. President Roosevelt enlisted the forces needed, both militarily and domestically, to keep Americans behind the war effort. The government sold $135 billion in war bonds. The American Red Cross was overwhelmed with volunteers. Even small
children helped by collecting scraps. .