Unit V THE US HOMEFRONT IN WWII Preview

Unit V THE US HOMEFRONT IN WWII

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Preview What type of imagery does Walt Disney use to portray the Nazis in a negative light? Be specific and use as many examples as possible.

Effects of WWII on Women Many women took on the traditional roles of men in the factories and assembly lines Rosie the Riveter became a cultural icon which represented these women The Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAACS) was established for non-combat women Nurses, ambulance drivers, radio operators, electricians, and pilots

Effects of WWII on Minorities African American’s, Mexican. American’s, and Japanese. American’s faced a dilemma Why fight for a country which segregates and denies basic civil rights? Japanese-American’s were placed in “Internment Camps” 2/3 Nisei Forced to give up jobs, homes, possessions, etc.

Effects for all of society Rationing limited every American to a fixed amount of goods deemed essential for the Military Meat, shoes, sugar, coffee, and gasoline Rationing was done with coupon books Selective Service Act expanded military by 10 million troops 1944 – Unemployment was 1. 2%

Response Break up into Four Groups Each group needs a group leader to represent the group Each group will receive a political cartoon handout Each group member must fill out the Cartoon Analysis worksheet

Group One

Group Two

Group Three

Group Four