Home front life during world war 2
This system limited how much food, gas, and other goods civilians could buy to support the war effort during World War II.
What event put the working class into a wartime economy?
Pearl Harbor
This class was essential in maintaining domestic industries by providing educated workers such as engineers and accountants.
What is the middle class?
What rights do Americans have under the United States Constitution, and how do those rights affect everyday life?
Under the constitution people have bill of rights and natural rights which allow people to freely express themselves protected under the law
Wartime price controls didn’t fully stop this illegal market, often used by wealthier people to get scarce goods.
what is black market
Women on the home front symbolized by “Rosie the Riveter” primarily took on these types of jobs during World War II.
factory or industrial jobs
What did Franklyn D. Roosevelt called the production of tanks, planes, and ships by the working class?
Arsenal Of Democracy
After WWII, this social class benefited the most from economic expansion, often increasing their wealth through business ownership and investments, widening the gap with lower classes.
What is the upper class?
How does the U.S. system of capitalism influence opportunities for success, and is the “American Dream” still achievable for most people?
The US system of capitalism creates opportunities for success through hard work, but the “American Dream” is not equally achievable for everyone due to social and economic barriers.
Many low-income families spent a larger share of their income on basic goods, showing this economic burden.
What is cost burden
This government campaign encouraged Americans to grow their own food at home to reduce pressure on public food supplies.
Victory Gardens
What sacrifices did the working class families make to contribute to the war?
Rationing food and gas.
After WWII, the upper and middle classes were more likely to afford this, helping them stay financially stable and improve their lives.
What is education
To what extent should the U.S. government regulate the economy in order to balance economic freedom with equality of opportunity?
The U.S. government should regulate the economy enough to prevent unfairness and provide equal opportunity, while still allowing individuals the freedom to succeed on their own.
Higher-income Americans were more able to invest in war bonds, increasing this over time.
What is wealth gap?