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1 April 11, 2014 Aim: How did WWII impact the home front?
Do Now: When was the last time you had to make a sacrifice?

2 The Draft All men between 18 and 45 were liable for military service.
Tuskegee Airmen All men between 18 and 45 were liable for military service. Women could enlist for the first time. African Americans served in segregated units.

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4 Paying for the War War Bonds were sold to finance the war effort.

5 Wartime Production Home Front Sacrifices:
Rationing: conserve raw materials for the war effort. Victory Gardens: families grew their own fruits and vegetables.

6 The Labor Force Wartime production ended the Great Depression.
Women, African Americans, and minorities filled the gap as other workers went to war.

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