The GI Bill (Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944) contributed to the U.S. becoming a world power by:
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Correct answer: Providing veterans with funds for education and low-interest home loans
The GI Bill fueled a massive expansion of the middle class and a more educated workforce. This domestic economic boom provided the financial strength necessary for the U.S. to project power internationally.
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