The G.I. Bill: A Formation of the American Middle Class. Juliet Allen AP United States History Ms. Mrozek November 11, 2024 Allen 2 World War II is commonly agreed upon as the most destructive war, which was a result of the nuclear bombs, fire attacks, and overall combat that spanned Europe and the Pacific. Alongside that physical damage, the war also had emotional and psychological far-reaching consequences. consequences on the citizens of the world. Despite there being little combat on American soil. The post-war impact of WWII on the United States was substantial. This impact was mainly because of the drastic changes that occurred afterward, specifically from the return of the over 10 million men who had been drafted into the military.1 When those men returned, …show more content…
Bill in order to honor the veterans. What are the benefits of a re-entry? service and prevent the chaos which was anticipated when the veterans saw the limited number of jobs available, the US government, specifically President Theodore Roosevelt. implemented the G.I. Bill. The G.I. Bill provided veterans with funds to further their education. while also offering unemployment benefits and allowing veterans to take out mortgage loans. which all eventually led to an increase in the middle class and a general improvement in the socioeconomic status of the returning veterans. Although there was skepticism in the lower classes surrounding college and its importance (as it was only a possibility for the upper classes), the G.I. Bill helped to dismantle these beliefs and aid in providing more people with access to higher education. The G.I. Bill lessened the skepticism of lower classes in regards to college, while also making college more accessible to the lower classes. In 1937? a few years before World War II began? only