Women During World War 2

What event in 1941 led to America joining World War II?

• The Battle of Midway

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Poland

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

Why did factory owners initially resist hiring women during World War II?

• They were closing their factories

• They believed women were unfit for factory work

• They had enough male workers

• They preferred hiring children

What was a common job that women took during World War II?

• Working in aircraft factories

• Working as chefs

• Teaching in schools

• Nursing in civilian hospitals

What was a major consequence of women working during World War II?

• Reduction in wartime propaganda

• Increased independence and experience

• Decrease in factory productivity

• Increase in educational opportunities

What movement was influenced by women's experiences working during World War II?

• Women's liberation movement

• Civil rights movement

• Environmental movement

• Technological innovation movement