Although the GI Bill offered benefits to minority veterans, it also increased the wealth gap, partially due to ______.

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All of these factors contributed to the increased wealth gap among minority veterans. Banks often discriminated against black veterans by refusing them home mortgages, limiting their ability to build wealth through homeownership. Additionally, there were not enough black colleges to serve all of the black veterans seeking a higher education, which limited their opportunities to increase their earning potential. Job discrimination practices also limited employment opportunities for minority veterans, which further exacerbated the wealth gap.

Although the GI Bill Offered Benefits to Minority Veterans, It