Impact of World War II On South Carolina and The Economy of South Carolina Ian Seidel and Yatin Nerella
South Carolina tasted a significant growth during World War II. The war ended unemployment because many job positions were needed; the war is also credited of ending the Great Depression. Military Bases expanded in order to meet the needs of the soldiers for World War II. Fort Jackson, Parris Island, the naval base at Charleston, and a new base at Columbia are some examples of military bases that expanded. The military that were created or expanded helped the local economy to grow.
When the war ended, economic prosperity continued in South Carolina and the country itself. Demands for goods unavailable during wartime became bare necessities for the new families that grew. This entire process of allowing wartime goods led to Americans being able to spend money when the war ended.
Soldiers returned home to an improved economy and were able to support larger families. There was a "Baby Boom" during the period after the war. This period lasted from the end of World War II to the early 1960's. A "Baby Boom" is a period where many babies were born.
The GI Bill was a bill passed to help veterans. Veterans used this program to get loans to buy a house, get an education, or start a new business. This boosted South Carolina's economy, and many people moved to the suburbs.
After World War II, many people moved from rural to urban areas. Veterans used GI Bill to buy houses in the new suburbs. Many highways were built, which made it possible for possible to live farther away from work.
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