World War II and Women's Role Quiz

What event led the United States to join World War II?

• The invasion of Poland

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The bombing of London

• The fall of France

Why did the US government encourage women to work in factories during World War II?

• To reduce unemployment rates

• To replace men who were fighting in the war

• To promote gender equality

• To increase the country's economic growth

What kind of jobs did women take on during World War II?

• Only factory jobs

• Only office jobs

• Only military jobs

• Various jobs including fixing cars and fighting fires

What happened to many women workers after World War II ended?

• They were promoted

• They moved to other countries

• They were fired or forced to quit

• They continued working in the same jobs

How did the wartime work experience affect American women in the long term?

• It made them dependent on government support

• It discouraged them from working outside the home

• It fueled the women's liberation movement

• It had no significant impact