How Did World War II Affect the West Coast of the United

question 36

Multiple Choice

How did World War II affect the west coast of the United States?

• A) The population of both San Francisco and Los Angeles declined as the prospect of a Japanese invasion led many people to migrate inland.
• B) The west coast cities of Portland and Seattle received a relatively small amount of federal money for their shipyards.
• C) Unlike other regions profiting from military-industrial production, growth rates in the West remained essentially flat.
• D) Millions of Americans moved to California for jobs and military service.

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