Women in the Workforce During WWII

The video discusses the home front during WWII, highlighting how Americans supported the war through production, investment, and conservation. Factories shifted to wartime production, and war bonds financed the effort. Conservation through rationing was crucial, and propaganda posters rallied public support. The war impacted race relations, with some progress in employment equality, and significantly altered women's roles, exemplified by Rosie the Riveter.

What was the third front of World War II, besides the European and Pacific theaters?

• The Atlantic front

• The home front

• The Arctic front

• The African front

Which company switched from making tennis shoes to boots during World War II?

• Reebok

• Adidas

• Nike

• Converse

What vehicle, originally created for wartime, evolved into a popular car brand?

• Toyota

• Jeep

• Land Rover

• Hummer

How did the U.S. government encourage financial support for the war effort?

• By selling stocks

• Through war bonds

• Through charity events

• By increasing taxes

What was the purpose of rationing during World War II?

• To increase consumer spending

• To conserve resources for soldiers

• To reduce inflation

• To promote local businesses

What was the main goal of the propaganda posters during World War II?

• To entertain the public

• To promote new products

• To criticize the government

• To encourage support for the war

Which Executive Order prohibited hiring discrimination in wartime factories?

• Executive Order 8802

• Executive Order 9981

• Executive Order 9066

• Executive Order 11246

What percentage increase was seen in women joining the workforce during World War II?

• 200%

• 119%

• 75%

• 50%

Who was the fictional character used to symbolize women working in wartime industries?

• Nancy the Navigator

• Rosie the Riveter

• Betty the Builder

• Sally the Sailor

What was the inspiration for Norman Rockwell's painting of Rosie the Riveter?

• The Last Supper

• The Mona Lisa

• The Birth of Venus

• The Prophet Isaiah