Chapter 23 00Chapter Outline World War II marked a watershed in American history. The immediate challenge of defeating the enemy directly affected thousands of men and women, while the new world the war created had ramifications for millions of people 24.11 Kb. 1
Automobile: ford and general motors Trucks and tractors ended the isolation of rural America and made farming vastly more efficient. New highways and paved roads connected the nation and by 1939 the car had become a necessity to millions 1.54 Mb. 1