World War II Opened Up Doors of Opportunity for Change

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Essay

World War II opened up doors of opportunity for change for American minorities that no event before it had, save for the Civil War. This was especially true for Indians, Mexican-Americans, and Asian-Americans. Each group served in the armed forces. Many took advantage of the GI Bill after the war. Write an essay fully discussing how World War II and the language of freedom and democracy helped to create opportunities for each group, and document the obstacles that still stood in the way of full success for these groups.

Evaluate how tax burdens vary across different income levels and tax types.

Comprehend the significance of excise and property taxes and their differences.

Understand the primary sources of federal government revenue.

Interpret and calculate average and marginal tax rates from provided data.

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