Women and Workforce in WWII

Women and Workforce in WWII

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Mathematics, Physics, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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During WWII, women were recruited to fill roles traditionally held by men, particularly in aeronautics at NACA. The Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory played a crucial role in aircraft development. Female mathematicians, known as 'computers,' were integral to this effort. The desegregation of the workforce allowed African American women to join, contributing significantly to the war effort.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the newspaper ad encouraging women to take on jobs traditionally held by men?

To promote gender equality

To address labor shortages during WWII

To increase the number of women in the workforce

To reduce household duties for women

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the NACA's location in Hampton, Virginia?

It was a major manufacturing hub

It was close to the nation's capital

It was a center for international trade

It shared a campus with the US Army Corps

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Franklin D. Roosevelt's challenge to the nation in 1941?

To increase the production of airplanes to 50,000 units a year

To recruit more women into the workforce

To improve the efficiency of existing airplanes

To develop new types of aircraft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory play during WWII?

It was a recruitment center for female workers

It manufactured aircraft parts

It developed and tested airplane designs

It was a training center for pilots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were wind tunnels important at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory?

They were used to train pilots

They simulated flight conditions for testing

They were a tourist attraction

They were used to store aircraft

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were female mathematicians at Langley classified, despite their contributions?

As pilots

As engineers

As sub-professionals

As supervisors

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by Langley in recruiting female mathematicians?

Limited funding for recruitment

Lack of interest from women

Insufficient number of qualified women

High competition from other industries

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