World War II (1 sept 1939 año – 2 sept 1945 año)

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World War II significantly shaped the policies and views of the United States. However, this also resulted in increased polarization. While the war united the country on a common cause, there were divisions in ideology regarding the war and the war's aftermath that politically polarized the population. The main conflict was between those who argued for a strong federal government against those who argued for limited government intervention. The war itself had a large impact on the economy in addition to the need for government intervention to sustain the nation during wartime. The war also highlight racial inequities that still existed in America and continue to persist today. As a result, World War II also led to polarization in conversations about civil liberties and racial justice in the United States. The conflict between conservative and liberal ideologies was highlighted in the differing opinions nationwide about a number of issues that arose during World War II, therefore contributing to political polarization.

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