U4T1A: Women in WWI

What accelerated the change in women's roles during the early 20th century?

• The automobile industry

• World War I

• The invention of the telephone

• The 19th Amendment

What was one of the first roles women had during World War I?

• Telephone operators

• Patriotic mothers and sweethearts

• Factory workers

• Nurses

Which industry did women enter during World War I that was previously uncommon for them?

• Banking

• Munition factories

• Teaching

• Agriculture

What skill set was required for women working in the Signal Corps?

• Fluency in German

• Expertise in Morse code

• Fluency in French

• Typing skills

What was a significant volunteer role for women during the war?

• Rolling bandages for the Red Cross

• Flying airplanes

• Cooking in military canteens

• Writing letters to soldiers

Which group of women primarily served overseas as nurses or volunteers?

• Middle-class women

• Affluent and upper-middle class women

• Women from rural areas

• High school graduates

What limitation did black women face in serving overseas during World War I?

• They could only serve as nurses

• They had virtually no opportunities

• They were restricted to clerical work

• They were not allowed in combat roles

What was a common sight for women during World War I that indicated their authority?

• Driving military vehicles

• Wearing uniforms and badges

• Carrying firearms

• Leading parades

How did World War I change women's expectations of their lives?

• They looked forward to increased participation in public affairs

• They anticipated more educational opportunities

• They hoped for higher wages in traditional female roles

• They expected to return to domestic roles

What was the biggest transformation for women after World War I?

• The right to vote

• The right to serve in the military

• The right to own property

• The ability to work in any industry