What was the impact of World War 2 on family life?

Answer 1

It exposed US soldiers, (US citizens) to new cultures, languages and ideas. The German autobahn seen by Eisenhower influenced his ideas about American highways. There were probably more examples of good things like this being brought home and used in the US. It all but eliminated the isolationist view. It influenced Japan to be more western and American which in return lead to Japan making many things bought by the US. It also opened up foreign markets to American goods.

Answer 2

In the United States family life was affected by the fact that many sons, fathers, uncles, brothers, nephews were sent away to either die or perhaps return in 3-4 years. The women had to learn to cope without their loved ones. Many couples married before the fellows left for the war. Others did not marry. So many women were made widows, often with babies the father had never seen. Women had to work in the war factories. Kids became latch key kids unless there was a teen or older woman around to babysit them and the young ones. Men and women worked long hours and hard. Life at home was dreary unless they went out of their way to do things together to lift up their spirits. They would play games, play instruments or the radio. Many of the young ones would go to movies and dances. They worked on their victory gardens and helped elderly people who did not have their loved ones at home to care for them.

Answer 3

They had stamps (can't remember what there called) that would they would be able to buy several pounds of food, sugar etc. They military was encouraging them to grow food,work at factories, and join the army/navy/air force.

Answer 4

The men were off to war fighting and many died. When this happens the women and children left behind or alone need to find ways to survive and live. In places like London that was bombed many family members died, people lost homes,and the children were sent out of the city to protect them. Many children lost parents in the war and were left alone to fend for themselves and Jewish families lost every person in the family. War, then and now, tears apart families.

Answer 5

so many people died and it impacted the way people looked at the war and how much money it took away from everyone.