Post-WWII Economy and Migration

  • Post-WWII economic boom due to increased productivity and federal spending.

  • GI Bill (1944) aided veterans with education and home/business loans.

  • Baby boom (1945-1960) spurred suburban growth, supported by auto availability and road construction like the Interstate Highway Act (1956).

  • Mass migration to Sunbelt states driven by climate and defense industry jobs, shifting tax dollars and political power.