Women in the Workforce During WWII

Women in the Workforce During WWII

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

Used 1+ times

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

12 million

16 million

19 million

22 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Thelma McKelvey

Lillian Gilbreth

Frances Perkins

Mary Anderson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which agency was responsible for helping women find wartime jobs?

Civil Service

US Employment Service

Women’s Bureau

War Production Board

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Lathe work

Painting

Welding

Riveting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Victory is Near

We Can Do It

Join the Effort

Women at Work

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who inspired the name 'Rosie the Riveter'?

Rosalind Palmer

Mary Anderson

Naomi Parker

Frances Perkins

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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