Rosie the Riveter

Rosie the Riveter represents all of the following except

• Feminine strength

• Economic independence

• Equal rights

• Superiority to men

Why were many women unemployed before World War II

• Working was not viewed as acceptable for women

• Male employers refused to hire women

• Women had enough money and no need to work

• Women's husbands forbade them from working

The image adopted by the feminist movement after the war was...

• Created by Norman Rockwell

• The original photo used to recruit women

• A motivational poster used in factories

• Not created until the conclusion of WWII

What happened to many women after WWII

• They returned to their homes because they were replaced by men coming back from the war

• They received promotions at their jobs because they proved so valuable

• They decided to stay with their factory jobs because they enjoyed the recognition and hard work

• They were rewarded for their war efforts as the men started coming back from war

Which of the following identifies a main idea in the text?

• Rosie's image and what she stood for inspired women to take on jobs formerly reserved for men

• The image of Rosie was responsible for dividing the nation more than unifying it because African American men and women still faced many restrictions

• Rosie's powerful image is the sole reason that black and white women felt that it was acceptable to enter the workforce

• The image and ideas behind Rosie were originally intended to convince women to spend money on war bonds

Which of the following describes how the author introduces Rosie the Riveter in the text?

• The author provides information on the person who inspired Rosie

• The author outlines the ideas that Rosie stands for

• The author describes what Rosie physically looks like

• The author emphasizes the lasting effects Rosie has had on women

What connection does the author draw between World War II and the Civil Rights movement? Use the RACE strategy to answer the question