WW2 Home Front Efforts and Changes

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What was the focus of the USA after joining WW2?

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The USA focused everything on the war effort.

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What was the role of the War Production Board during WW2?

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They were responsible for regulating the production and allocation of materials and fuel, and stopped the production of non-essential goods.

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What items were rationed during WW2 in the USA?

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Gasoline and rubber were rationed.

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How did automobile manufacturers contribute to the war effort?

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Ford, GM, and other automobile manufacturers started to produce airplanes, tanks, and other vehicles for the war.

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What was required to buy rationed food items during WW2?

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Rationing stamps were required to buy many food items.

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How did WW2 impact women's employment opportunities?

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Women were given much more opportunity for work, with more choices and higher pay. Some women also served in the military.

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Who was Rosie the Riveter?

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Rosie the Riveter was a cultural icon created to appeal to women’s patriotism and encourage them to work on the war effort.

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How many women joined the workforce by the end of WW2?

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18 million women had joined the workforce to produce for the war effort.

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What was A. Philip Randolph's role in advocating for African American workers during WW2?

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A. Philip Randolph tried to get FDR to change the policy denying access to defense jobs for African Americans and called for a march on Washington.

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What action did FDR take in response to A. Philip Randolph's planned march?

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FDR issued an executive order to stop discrimination in government contracted jobs.