The outbreak of WWII helped pull the U.S. out of the…
Great Depression
What was the significance of Rosie the Riveter?
Was used as a symbol to recruit women into wartime industries by encouraging them to join the workforce.
Why did women replace men in essential wartime factory jobs during WWII?
Many American men left their industrial jobs to join the U.S. military forces.
Why did many African-Americans migrate to large cities, particularly the North, during WWII?
The high demand for labor created more and better job opportunities in urban areas.
What problems were faced by African-Americans during WWII?
- Increased racial tension and violence from white workers who viewed them as competition for jobs.
- Ongoing segregation and discrimination for those who joined the military.
What was the Double V Campaign?
An initiative advocating for “Double Victory”; victory against fascism abroad in WWII and victory against racism, segregation, and Jim crow at home.
What was the importance of the Double V Campaign?
Served as a precursor to the Civil Rights Movement.
The purpose of the Double V Campaign was to…
Address the contradiction of African-Americans fighting for democracy in WWII while being denied it at home.
The Bracero Program was…
A program that increased Mexican immigration to supply labor in U.S. factories and farms during WWII.
What was the result of the Bracero Program?
Extreme exploitation, prejudice, and racial violence against Mexican-Americans.
The Zoot Suit Riots were…
Incidents of racial violence against Mexican-American youth during WWII.
Following the end of WWII, those who earned new jobs were…
Forced to give up their jobs to returning veterans.
Why did the U.S. government place Japanese Americans in internment camps?
Considered a threat to national security after Pearl Harbor.
How did WWII Internment affect Japanese Americans?
Many lost their homes and businesses; with significantly disrupted lives.
The results of the Korematsu v. United States case decided that…
The Supreme Court ruled that the removal of Japanese-Americans to internment camps was constitutional during wartime.
What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play in the U.S. military?
They were able to develop secret codes in their own language that transmitted crucial battlefield messages.
What general impact did WWII have on the minority groups of America?
It provided economic, military, and social opportunities for minorities while also exposing the deep-seated discrimination. Additionally, it serves as a major drive for Civil rights.
