Americans on the Homefront - Unit 8

Open Ended

How did the migration patterns during World War II impact the growth of cities in the Sun Belt region?

Multiple Select

How did work change during World War II?

Select all that apply.

• Unemployment was virtually eliminated.

• People migrated to new jobs.

• Women made up a larger portion of the workforce.

• Incomes increased for most workers.

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions were taken to improve economic and civil rights for African Americans during World War II?

• A. Philip Randolph's March on Washington Movement

• Executive Order 8802 and the FEPC

• Segregation in military bases

• Increased defense industry participation