![]() ![]() Supplying the demands just for the city was big business. The size of the City’s Metropolitan area was so vast that over one in twelve American citizens lived in this area alone. New York City grew to one of the largest cities in the world greatly due to the flourishing economy after World War II. However discrimination was very present with men earning around 67 dollars weekly and women earning only 42 dollars. In 1947 women made up 38% of the state’s industrial production, compared to 26% nationally. ![]() Along with the economic boom came the importance of women within the industrial business. New York was also the world’s financial capital with one hundred and thirty-five of the nation’s five hundred industrial corporations calling the state home. USS Queen Mary arrives at the New York skyline Having a water based route for trade was a great benefit to the state as it allows them to trade with virtually every country in the world. A main reason for the explosion in manufacturing and economic activity is the fact that New York City was the home to the worlds largest port handling over 40% of the nation’s waterborne freight, equating to about 150 million tons a year. By the late 1940’s over forty thousand factories had been created employing over one million workers. The state and New York City in particular became the world’s largest manufacturing center. World War II created an explosion of economic activity within the state of New York. After World War II, the state of New York’s economic engine began to turn like never before, especially due to the fact that they were the world's largest port. The War itself however brought great change to the United States of America, specifically New York, lifting the state out of the depression and ushering in a “period of unparalleled prosperity”. With the depression in full swing, the economy was ravished with unemployment in New York soaring above twenty percent. The economic state of New York prior to World War II was disastrous. However, New York also experienced hard times during this period, especially with the events of the Civil Rights reform and the increasing amount of "ghettos" that appeared throughout the state. It was also in this time period that New York City became a city of international prestige. There was also an increase in entertainment industries such as music and sport. There were also the hippies who, while quite controversial, expressed themes of freedom, love and unity. Suburbanization was a new phenomenon in this period that provided families with quality housing and areas to raise children. The economy was booming due to the increasing importance of New York State's ports. Post- war New York was a time that experienced many ups and downs. 8 Post-War Demobilization and "Ghettos": The State of the African-American population of New York City 1945-1968.
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