What effect did the demobilization that followed World War I have on the American workforce?
A) Members of labor unions were viewed as disloyal and were monitored by the FBI.
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B) Thousands of women and African-Americans lost their jobs as returning servicemen reentered the work force.
C) War-time production led to a more diverse workforce as women and African-Americans entered jobs that were previously unavailable to them.
D) The GI Bill enabled many former U.S. servicemen to start their own businesses, which in turn led to lower unemployment rates across the nation.
Is it C?
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To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the effects of demobilization that followed World War I on the American workforce.
Option A states that members of labor unions were viewed as disloyal and monitored by the FBI. While there was some suspicion and surveillance of labor unions and their members during this time, it was not a direct effect of demobilization but rather a consequence of the Red Scare and the fear of communism.
Option B suggests that thousands of women and African-Americans lost their jobs as returning servicemen reentered the workforce. This is a plausible effect of demobilization, as the return of servicemen often led to competition for jobs, resulting in some groups being displaced.
Option C states that wartime production led to a more diverse workforce as women and African-Americans entered jobs that were previously unavailable to them. This is not an effect of demobilization but rather a consequence of economic and societal changes during World War I. The demobilization period following the war did not lead to a significant advancement in diversity within the workforce.
Option D suggests that the GI Bill enabled many former U.S. servicemen to start their own businesses, which in turn led to lower unemployment rates across the nation. While the GI Bill did provide educational and financial benefits to veterans, stimulating entrepreneurship and contributing to lower unemployment rates, this was a long-term effect rather than an immediate consequence of demobilization.
Given this analysis, the most accurate answer is **Option B**: Thousands of women and African-Americans lost their jobs as returning servicemen reentered the workforce. Demobilization resulted in fierce competition for jobs, leading to the displacement of certain groups in the American workforce.