1. The Homefront

2. Economic Resources
Total war- all citizens are committed and wanted to support the war effort
The Government and industry forged a close working relationship to allocate resources effectively
Business retooled from peacetime to wartime production
Ex. Cars manufacturing to tank manufacturing

3. Economic Resources
Rationing was used to maintaining supply of essential products to the war effort (food, gas, tires, clothes)
War bonds and income tax were used for financing the war

4. Human Resources More women and minorities entered the labor force
Citizens volunteered in support of the war effort
The draft (selective service) was used to provide personnel for the military

5. Women
Participated in the workforce to replace men serving in the military
Rosie the Riveter
Typically participated in noncombat military roles

6. Minorities
African Americans migrated to cities in search of jobs in war plants
Campaigned for victory in war and equality at home

7. Minorities in the Military
Segregated and discriminated against, non-combat roles (cook, clean, build); demanded the right to serve in combat rather than support roles
Tuskegee Airmen: African-American regiment served in Europe with distinction
Nisei Regiments: Asian-American regiment with high decorations
Navajo Native Americans: used language to communicate because Japanese couldn’t break the code
Mexican-Americans fought in non-segregated units

8. Media
The US government maintained strict censorship of reporting of the war
Public morale and ad campaigns kept Americans focused on the war effort
The entertainment industry produced movies, plays, and shows that boosted morale and patriotic support for the war effort as well as portrayed the enemy in stereotypical ways