e shortages in the military and factories. e.W.W.I - "It was the epoch of belief"When the American Army returned home in 1935, they felt little need for their existence. The Army and the entire war effort fell into dispute, and American became so involved in looking towards the future instead of the past, that ex-soldiers were treated ungrateful and uncivilized. (p.284-285, The Last Act.)Comment - this displayed a change in the treatment of many Americans after they believed the war was over. the negative effect the war had on America was displayed in the treatment of the ex-soldiersMany men had to learn to work in the kitchen, cook, clean and wash dishes. They had to manicure mules or horses, and learn how to ride them for transportation. It is stated "If I've got to die for my country, I want to die gloriously on the field of battle. I'd hate to have my brains kicked out by a mule." (p. 24, Over There)Comment - This shows their belief and positive attitude toward the war. I felt they considered themselves heroes if they were to die for their country.e.W.W.II - "It was the epoch of belief"The onset of the war brought much economic expansion offering employment opportunities for the unemployed. Several factories were now operating as never before. The government was investing heavily in industrial plants, creating many jobs. Private contractors were getting huge contracts from the Government. The United States was beginning to come out of the Depression. (p. 494-495 A World At Arms).Comment - When more job opportunities became available, and wages were higher, Americans were starting to enjoy a higher standard of living. They were starting to believe that the economy was starting to get better.Mothers and Grandmothers working on assembly lines would pack holiday treats in special parcels for the POWs. They believed that men overseas would receive the boxes which contained 11 pounds of staples and delicacies. The contents ...
