Changing Roles in WW2

Front

Which of the following was NOT a sacrifice Americans had to make during WW2?
1. They had to conserve materials to help factories make products needed for the war.
2. They had to conserve food by following the wartime rationing restrictions the government put into place.
3. They had to buy things that were not necessary for survival.
4. They worked hard in their "Victory Gardens" to have fruit and veggies to eat.

Back

They had to buy things that were not necessary for survival.

Front

What was the common goal that Americans back home were working together to achieve?

Back

To win WW2 and bring US soldiers home.

Front

When most of the young men went to fight in the war, the _________ had to take their places in factories?

Back

Women

Front

What was the name of the woman in the poster the government created showing an energetic young woman in overalls ready to "do the job he left behind?"

Back

Rosie the Riveter

Front

Many women helped build airplanes and ships by fastening metal plates together with clamps called __________.

Back

Rivets

Front

During WW2, the military services were strictly ______________, meaning that they separated African-American troops from white American troops.

Back

Segregated

Front

In 1948, President Truman issued an executive order to _________________ the armed services.

Back

Desegregate

Front

What was the name of the group of young black men that made a name for themselves during WW2?

Back

The Tuskegee Airmen

Front

What did the Tuskegee Airmen do during WW2?

Back

They flew beside bombers to protect them while they traveled to Europe.

Front

How many bombers were lost under the protection of the Tuskegee Airmen?

Back

None