Factories and People at Work
Many factories that used to make cars started making these instead.
Tanks or bombers
Canadian soldiers bravely landed on this beach in France on D-Day.
Juno Beach
After WW2, people were apprehensive about the possibility of this war.
Cold war
People gathered at movie theatres, which often showed this many films in one visit.
2 (double features)
Hiking, bike riding, stick ball, and this wheeled activity were popular with youths.
Roller skating
These cities grew very fast because so many people moved there for war factory jobs.
Boomtowns
When the war finally ended, people danced in the streets on VE Day and this other day.
VJ Day
Children were protesting about the increase in price of these treats.
Chocolate bars
Big band orchestras often performed live at these popular 1940s gathering places, which were great for boosting morale.
Dance halls
Many young people went swimming at these places.
Beaches
This strong woman on posters became the symbol of millions of women who worked in factories during the war.
Rosie the Riveter
After the soldiers came home, there was a big increase in babies called the…
Baby boom
Minority groups wanted these rights after the war.
Equal rights
Young people loved dancing at diners to music playing on a phonograph or this machine.
Juke box
Children loved playing games like kick the can, red light, and this hiding game.
Hide and seek
Many women took over these jobs while the men were away fighting.
Factory jobs
After the soldiers came home, this helpful program gave them money for college and new houses.
GI Bill (or Veteran's Charter)
Women felt pressured to become these again after the war.
Homemakers
This fortune telling ball was invented in the 40's.
Magic 8 ball
One popular street game children played was called “hailey over” using this ball.
Dodge ball
This is one type of equipment that Canadian factories built for war efforts.
Ships, planes, or munitions
The war in Europe and the Pacific finally ended in this year.
1945
Many women lost their _______ or other family members during the war.
Husbands
This spring toy that could “walk” down stairs became very popular.
Slinkies
Many children played in streets or these open spaces near their homes.
Empty lots