Women In world war 2

Which was NOT an area that women served in the US armed forces during World War 2?

• nurses

• riveters

• pilots

• lawyers

What did Rosie the Riveter inspire women to do?

• 
  Stay at home and take care of the children.

• Go back to school.

• Take on jobs to help with the war effort.

• Go to the movies.

What did WASP stand for in the army?

• Women's Airforce Service Pilots

• 
  A type of flying insect.

• 
  Women Airline Stewardess Program

What is rationing?

• To spend more money.

• 
  To boycott something.

• 
  To limit the amount of a good that is used.

Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?

• The wife of President Franklin D Roosevelt and a supporter of the troops and civil rights.

• 
  Adolf Hitler's Mistress

• A German woman who was considered a hero for giving her life to stop the Nazis.

What role did the USO (United Service Organizations) play during World War II?

• Provided entertainment to boost the morale of military personnel.

• Manufactured weapons and ammunition.

• Trained pilots for combat.

• Developed strategies for the Allied forces.

What was the main purpose of victory gardens during World War II?

• To beautify cities across the United States.

• To support the war effort by growing food at home.

• To experiment with new forms of agriculture.

• To create recreational spaces for soldiers.

Which of the following was a significant outcome of World War II for American women?

• Decreased participation in the workforce.

• Loss of voting rights.

• Increased opportunities and roles in the workforce.

• Mandatory military service.

What percentage of the US workers were women before 1941?

• 
  24%

• 62%

• 37%

What percentage of the US workers were women by 1945?

• 28%

• 62%

• 37%