Role Of Industrialization In Philadelphia
An examination of Philadelphia during the World War II years (1939-1945) reveals that the city of brotherly love even though still deeply divided racially, socially, and politically could come together as a united front to help support war efforts during World War II.
Prior to World War II, Philadelphia was a thriving city looking to validate its economic importance in America. Industrialization had transformed the city’s ecological environment as well as the city’s economic and social outlook. Promise of decent wages had immigrants as well as African Americans flocking to Philadelphia to find work. However, race would play a major role whether one could actually earn a decent living in Philadelphia, for the city was deeply divided.
Prior to World War II, Philadelphia was a thriving city looking to validate its economic importance in America. Industrialization had transformed the city’s ecological environment as well as the city’s economic and social outlook. Promise of decent wages had immigrants as well as African Americans flocking to Philadelphia to find work. However, race would play a major role whether one could actually earn a decent living in Philadelphia, for the city was deeply divided.