C WORLD WAR II – DOMESTIC AFFAIRS (SOL 11C, 12A-D) Julissa Martinez & Cerrina Ramirez Mrs. Taylor, Block 3

Minority Participation When the war broke out, over 2.5 million African American men registered for the draft were placed in segregated units African American women also served by enlisting in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps By 1944, more than 145,000 African Americans had served in the US Army and Air Force

All-Minority Military Units The Tuskegee Airmen were the first all-black military unit that became legendary for their heroic victories throughout the war The Nisei regiments were composed of Japanese-Americans who proved their loyalty and became another highly acclaimed service unit

Navajo Code Talkers The marines recruited bilingual Navajo speakers during world war II Developed and memorized a special code that was impossible for the Japanese to break Photo Credit: Sailor of the US Navy

Mexican Americans Mexican Americans were drafted into or volunteered for the US military. Latinos were not segregated in units, as African Americans were. Photo Credit: Stars and Stripes

US mobilizing its economic resources Military spending and needed production of supplies throughout the war boosted economy and created more jobs, which ended the Great Depression Desperate need for resources led to nationwide rationing of supplies to be recycled for military use (weapons, medical supplies)

Americans were heavily encouraged to buy War Bonds to help cover the cost of the war Government gave incentives so they'd buy them and they were available almost everywhere Beginning in 1940, the government began income taxing and increased the federal tax

US Mobilizing its Human Resources The men being sent off to war created opportunities for women and minorities in the labor force Job opportunities increased for African Americans but were limited Women participated in the armed services to serve in noncombat military roles

US Mobilizing its Human Resources Photo Credit: Fast Track Teaching

US Mobilizing its Military Resources The Selective Service Act of 1917: Increased the amount of soldiers for the war by conscription Prohibited purchasing exemptions and sending a substitute to take their place. Photo Credit: Fold 3 HQ

Contributions of Women and African Americans to the War Effort Women “Rosie the Riveters” replaced the jobs of men who served in the war. African American women helped support the war effort. African Americans Lead by A. Philip Randolph, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Fought against discrimination in jobs and segregation in the military. Photo Credit: Chicken Bones: A Journal

Photo Credit: Harold Lambert/ Getty Image

Reasons for Internment of Japanese Americans The attack on Pearl Harbor made Americans question their loyalty Rumors sparked that the Japanese American communities along the West Coast were aiding the enemy by being spies or saboteurs. Photo Credit: Diane Yancey

Internment of Japanese Americans 1942 President Roosevelt detained Japanese Americans on the West Coast. Japanese Americans were determined to prove their loyalty to the US

Returning Home In 1944, Japanese Americans were released from the camps The US Congress recognized the injustice and the violation of their civil liberties Reparation payments were given to survivors Photo Credit: Jane McGrath from "Culture"

Media and Communications During WWII, the US government used censorship to shut away the harsh realities of the war Presentation of war was carefully managed; guidelines were set to be followed by media sources such as magazines, newspapers, and radio stations.

Propaganda and Ad campaigns Propaganda was a powerful medium that the government used to its advantage Used to motivate the war effort and increase public morale

Entertainment Government also used movies, plays, and shows to advertise the war in a positive way Photo Credit: Weebly

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