Women in the Workforce During WWII

The video explores the role of women in the workforce during WWII, focusing on the iconic figure of Rosie the Riveter. It discusses the increase in women's employment, government initiatives to fill labor gaps, and the training provided for industrial jobs. The video also highlights the challenges women faced, including pay disparities and discrimination, and examines the legacy and myths of Rosie the Riveter.

What was the peak number of women employed in the U.S. during WWII?

• 12 million

• 16 million

• 19 million

• 22 million

Who was the first female Secretary of Labor in the U.S.?

• Thelma McKelvey

• Lillian Gilbreth

• Frances Perkins

• Mary Anderson

Which agency was responsible for helping women find wartime jobs?

• Civil Service

• US Employment Service

• Women’s Bureau

• War Production Board

What was a common job for women in aircraft manufacturing during WWII?

• Lathe work

• Painting

• Welding

• Riveting

What was the slogan on the famous Rosie the Riveter poster?

• Victory is Near

• We Can Do It

• Join the Effort

• Women at Work

Who inspired the name 'Rosie the Riveter'?

• Rosalind Palmer

• Mary Anderson

• Naomi Parker

• Frances Perkins

What was a significant challenge women faced in the workforce during WWII?

• Limited job opportunities

• Lower pay than men

• No childcare facilities

• Lack of training

What percentage of black women were employed in industry by the end of WWII?

• 18%

• 24%

• 12%

• 6.5%

What happened to the number of working women after WWII ended?

• It increased

• It decreased

• It remained the same

• It doubled

What was one long-term effect of WWII on women's employment?

• Women gained more clerical jobs

• More married women remained employed

• Women returned to housework

• Women stopped working entirely