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What role did women take on in families during WWII?
They became the head of the household
What were the five main things made by women in factories during WWII?
They made ships, guns, bombs, tanks, and aircrafts
What were the five main allied countries during WWII?
They were Britain, France, the U.S., China, and the Soviet Union
What was the purpose of Rosie the Riveter?
Rosie the Riveter convinced women to work in factories
What were the two main corps for women in the army?
They are the Army Nurses Corps and Women Army Corps
What was the rationale for the Japanese internment?
It was to protect Americans from another Japanese attack
What four main places did women work during WWII?
They worked in hospitals, schools, factories, and offices.
What were the four main non-combat military jobs taken by women (not including nurses or cargo pilots)?
They were mechanics, switchboard operators, typists, and postal workers
What treaty was a long-term cause of WWII?
It was the Treaty of Versailles
What was the name of the 1940s act that created "war nurseries?"
It was the Lanham Act
How many women enrolled in the U.S. Army (mainly nurses)?
350,000 women enrolled
What is the of the conference where leaders tried and failed to appease Hitler by giving him part of a country?
It was the Munich Conference
What was the amount of money issued by the Lanham Act?
It was $20,000,000
What does WASP stand for?
It stands for Women Airforce Service Pilots
What was the date of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
It was December 7th, 1941