WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Originally, GI stood for “Galvanized Iron”, the primary material used to make military items, i.e., buckets. However, as the military grew and evolved over time, GI took on multiple meanings, including “Government Issue”, “General Issue”, and even “Ground Infantry”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The GI Bill created a large middle class. These families preferred to have their own houses and yards in the suburbs rather than live in apartments in the city. This, together with the baby boom, contributed to the rapid growth of America’s suburbs after World War II.