Rosie the Riveter-Reading Review

What was the purpose of the War Advertising Council created in 1942?

• To provide entertainment for troops overseas

• To mobilize America's advertising industry in support of the war effort

• To recruit men for the army

• To advertise American products internationally

Who was Rosie the Riveter?

• A real woman who worked in a factory during World War 2

• The leader of the War Advertising Council

• A fictional character used in a successful advertising recruitment campaign

• The name of a campaign song

How many American women were at work by February 1943?

• 13 million

• 15 million

• 125 million

• 2 million

What was new about the majority of American women working during the time of the campaign?

• They had never worked outside their home before

• They were required to work by law

• They were working in the advertising industry

• They were working in overseas factories

What did the nation's major magazines do in September 1943 to support the war effort?

• They stopped publishing for the duration of the war

• They featured recipes and home tips for women

• They devoted their covers to portrayals of women in war jobs

• They published maps of war zones

Which institution conducted a contest for the best magazine covers?

• The War Advertising Council

• The Museum of Modern Art in New York

• The National Gallery of Art

• The Smithsonian Institution

What was the underlying theme of the social change regarding women's work during wartime according to the text?

• Women's work was seen as a temporary measure.

• It was a patriotic responsibility for women and an opportunity for employers to support the wartime economy.

• The change was intended to permanently alter the workforce.

• The social change was resisted by most employers.

What type of work did women take on during the wartime period mentioned in the text?

• Only clerical and administration positions.

• Primarily nursing and teaching roles.

• Heavy construction, lumber and steel mills, airplane and munitions factories, and more.

• They were not allowed to work outside the home.

What nickname did women working in wartime industries acquire?

• Women of Steel

• War-time Wonders

• Rosie the Riveter

• The Factory Females

Which artist's poster is most commonly associated with Rosie the Riveter?

• Norman Rockwell

• J. Howard Miller

• Sotheby's

• Saturday Evening Post