Women in World War Two

What's one job women did during World War 2 that men did before the war began?

What's one thing African American women did to help out in the war?

Women helped the war effort by

• Working in ammunition factories

• Working on farms

• Driving and repairing vehicles

• All of the above

What event led to the change in women's roles during this time?

• They stayed home.

• They were secretaries.

• They worked in factories.

• They were teachers.

Which is NOT one of the roles women took during

• baseball players

• soldiers

• nurses

• riveters

What was the purpose of this flyer?

• To encourage women to join the US Army

• To encourage women to join the workforce

• To encourage women to ration supplies like gas and coffee

What role did "Rosie the Riveter" (seen here) play during World War II?

• to persuade women to fight for equal pay

• to persuade women to be as strong as men

• to encourage women to enter the workforce

• to encourage women to look after their families while husbands were away

What role did the Women's Army Corps (WAC) play during World War Two?

• Nursing wounded soldiers

• Providing administrative support

• Engaging in combat

• Manufacturing weapons

Which organization was formed to allow women to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War Two?

• WAVES

• WAC

• WAAF

• WASP

What was the primary role of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War Two?

• Combat missions

• Transporting aircraft

• Medical evacuation

• Intelligence gathering