10-2: THE AMERICAN HOME FRONT Success in the war required the total commitment of the nation’s resources.

Economic Mobilization Financing the War Government and Industry Close relationship to allocate resources effectively Rationing Maintained a supply of essential products to the war effort War Bonds Sold to finance the war Income Tax Taxes increased to over 90%

Economic Mobilization Labor Force Human Resources Contributions came from all parts of society The Draft Selective service provided military personnel Women Replaced men in the workforce (Rosie the Riveter) Non-combat military roles African Americans Migrated to cities in search of jobs in war plants “Double V” campaign—victory abroad, victory at home (de-segregation)

Propaganda Public Relations Campaigns Hollywood Censorship Public education and the media promoted nationalism Kept morale high and focused on the war effort Hollywood Support for the war effort in movies, plays, and shows Stereotyped the enemy Censorship Strict censorship of war reporting

Japanese Internment Reasons Effect Legacy Anti-Japanese prejudice and wartime fears Belief that Japanese Americans would aid the enemy Effect Japanese Americans relocated to internment camps Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision Legacy Public apology eventually issued Financial payment made to survivors

How did the United States organize and distribute its resources to achieve victory during World War II? How did women and minorities contribute to America’s efforts during World War II? How were Americans of Japanese descent treated after U.S. entry into World War II? How did media and communications assist the Allied efforts during World War II?