American Culture during A Separate Peace LIFE IN THE U.S. IN THE 1940S Instructions
This virtual tour of the 1940s explores the culture and historical background of A Separate Peace. Use the links provided to complete each of the worksheet questions. Put in your headphones; there are a few videos with sound. INSTRUCTIONS Main Menu
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT...? History of WWII Rationing Living in Fear Fashion Film Women at Work
Find out the causes of World War II, and the cause of America’s involvement in World War II causes WORLD WAR II Main Menu
Learn how rationing worked rationing Find out what was rationedwhat Learn about victory gardens (stop the video around 2:30) victory gardens RATIONING Main Menu
Actors and Actresses of the 1940s Actors and Actresses Film noir Film noir FILM Main Menu
Discover the meaning of “Loose Lips Sink Ships”“Loose Lips Sink Ships” Search through the Propaganda Poster Gallery using the next and back buttons at the bottom of the page. Propaganda Poster Gallery LIVING IN FEAR Main Menu
The American workforce during World War II during Women in the workforce after World War IIafter WOMEN AT WORK Main Menu
Men’s fashion Men’s Women’s fashion Women’s FASHION Main Menu