Question

which of the following identifies two effects of world war ii on american society?
a

• fewer job opportunities for women and minorities
• beginning of the great depression

b

• increased unemployment as factories focused on war production
• less availability of consumer goods

c

• increased job opportunities for women and minorities
• greater availability of consumer goods

Explanation:

• Option A: The Great Depression began before WWII, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: WWII led to full employment as factories shifted to war production, and consumer goods were scarce due to resources going to the war effort, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: WWII opened up new job opportunities for women and minorities to fill roles left by men serving in the military, and post-war economic growth led to greater availability of consumer goods, which are correct effects of WWII on American society.

Answer:

C. • Increased job opportunities for women and minorities

• Greater availability of consumer goods