American women's contribution to the war effort during WWI: factory work, arms industry, Red Cross nurses and the 'Yeoma

During World War I, women stepped into roles traditionally held by men, filling gaps in the industrial labor force. They also served as nurses in the Red Cross and as yeomanettes in the Navy. By 1917, their significant contributions to the war effort were widely recognized.

What role did women primarily take on to fill the gaps in the workforce during the war?

• They became politicians.

• They worked as teachers.

• They joined the military.

• They became factory workers.

In what capacity did women serve overseas during the war?

• As engineers

• As Red Cross nurses

• As journalists

• As pilots

What was a unique role women took on with the Navy during the war?

• Captains

• Chefs

• Mechanics

• Yeomanettes

By what year were women's contributions to the war effort widely recognized?

• 1917

• 1916

• 1915

• 1918

Which of the following best describes the impact of women's contributions to the war effort by 1917?

• Significant and undeniable

• Minimal and overlooked

• Controversial and debated

• Temporary and forgotten