World War II greatly impacted many aspects of California’s growth and diversity. It created many opportunities, however, it also presented challenges. Between the 1940’s and 1950’s, California attracted many individuals from around the United States due to its fast growing economy. The defense industry growth lured many newcomers which increased California’s population by alarming rates. However, because of rapidly increasing population growth, many problems arose for the new coming minorities. They were often blamed for the low standards of living and often regarded as “morally deficient, criminally inclined, and a threat to public decency. In reality, though, most newcomers came with skills, education, and work ethic to succeed in an urban,