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Question

Use the graph of the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded in the United States between
1899 and 1960 to answer the question.
Which statement best explains the reason for the dramatic increase in degrees conferred
between 1939 and 1950?
(1 point)
The number of degrees awarded sharply increased due to the passage of the G.I. Bill of
Rights.
The number of degrees awarded sharply decreased due to the passage of the G.I. Bill of
Rights.
The number of degrees awarded sharply increased due to the passage of the Fair Deal.
The number of degrees awarded sharply decreased due to the passage of the Fair Deal.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the reason for the dramatic increase in degrees conferred between 1939 and 1950 is:

The number of degrees awarded sharply increased due to the passage of the G.I. Bill of Rights.

The G.I. Bill, officially known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, provided various benefits to returning World War II veterans, including funding for education. This contributed to a significant rise in the number of individuals pursuing and obtaining bachelor’s degrees during that period.