How did the 'G.I. Bill' impact racial inequality in post-war America?
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Correct answer: It often excluded Black veterans from home loans due to local redlining practices
While the bill was technically colorblind, Black veterans faced systemic discrimination in the South and in the housing market. This prevented many from accumulating the same wealth and property as their white counterparts.
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