ege and university education. This in many ways helped change their lives. (p 231-234, Woodrow Wilson and World War I 1917-1921).Comment - Before the war, veterans had nothing to fall back on for support. The GI Bill of Rights was a positive outcome of the war.Before W.W.I, America's armed forces were not adequately equipped with weapons and manpower. Many changes were made, and the armed forces went from a small army to a massive army--ready to defend their country in any future attacks or threats. (p 235, Woodrow Wilson and World War I 1917-1921).Comment - This shows that before W.W.I., America did not have dependable armed forces. W.W.I. brought a very needed change in the protection of the country.j.W.W.II. - "We had nothing before us"Before the war, women generally did not work outside of the home. Women were not even considered to serve in the war. The war brought liberation to women. The war was now forcing society to see women in the service or work force as acceptable. Women in the work force went from 1 percent in 1941 to 65 percent in 1943. Because of shortages in the working industry, and in war efforts, women were now being hired for employment or to serve in the military service. Traditionally, women were barred from working in wartime production, however women were soon learning they were just as capable of performing the same tasks as the men. (p. 140-145 Life Goes to War)Comment - Before the war women were not as liberated. Women were now enjoying their independence as never before. Women felt before the war they did not have the same rights as the men when it came to employment, or serving in the military. Liberation was replacing discrimination and giving them the freedom they could...
