impact of wwii on women & african americans
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Social Impact of World War II on the United States
MAST High SchoolU.S. History – Period 4
Ms. Richardson
Impact of U.S. Entry to WWII: Women
• Labor shortages -> more women (37%) entered the work force.
• Between 1940 and 1944, married women made up over 72% of workforce.
• Rosie the Riveter became a popular icon on U.S.– Symbolized the women
who worked in defense.
Impact of U.S. Entry to WWII: African Americans
• Made up 20% of the military forces (segregated units)
• Increased job opportunities
• Less segregation & racism than WWI.
• A. Philip Randolph threatened a march on Washington - Led FDR to issue Executive Order 8802
-Creates the Fair Employment Practices Commission
Disruptions at Home• The war caused disruptions at
home-Shortages of supplies let to
rationing (food, gasoline, rubber, etc.)
Americans created Victory Gardens where they grew food on private & public land
- Used to reduce pressure on the public food supply