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How did world war 2 affect the standard of living in America?
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November 08, 2011 1:19AM
The war decreased the number of plastic and metal non-nessities available and the buying of food was restricted by food stamps. Also most Women had to go to work. Children had less new toys to play with and were always spending their money on war stamps instead of candy
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