Impact of the Second World War Flashcards
How much did the Federal government spend on defence?
In 1940 the Federal Budget was $5.3 billion and $1.9 billion was spent on defence. By 1944 $97.3 billion was being spent, with $90 billion being spent on defence.
How much of the Second World War was paid for by taxation?
41% of the cost of the Second World War was paid for by taxation, only 33% of the First World War was.
How much of their national income did the US, Germany, Japan and USSR spend on defence?
In 1937, the US only spent 1.5% of its national income on defence, compared to Japan, Germany and the USSR who spent 20% on defence.
How many were unemployed by 1943?
In 1940 there were 9 million unemployed, but by 1943 there were under 800,000 unemployed.
How many women were in work by the end of the war?
The number of employed women went from 11 million to 20 million. The number of female workers in the automobile industry went from 5% to 20%. By the end of the war, the electrical industry workforce was 50% female.
