1. The us homefront in WWii
Unit V
The us homefront in WWii

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What type of imagery does Walt Disney use to portray the Nazis in a negative light? Be specific and use as many examples as possible.

4. Effects of WWII on Women
Many women took on the traditional roles of men in the factories and assembly lines
Rosie the Riveter became a cultural icon which represented these women
The Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAACS) was established for non-combat women
Nurses, ambulance drivers, radio operators, electricians, and pilots

5. Effects of WWII on Minorities
African American’s, Mexican- American’s, and Japanese- American’s faced a dilemma
Why fight for a country which segregates and denies basic civil rights?
Japanese-American’s were placed in “Internment Camps”
2/3 Nisei
Forced to give up jobs, homes, possessions, etc.

6. Effects for all of society
Rationing limited every American to a fixed amount of goods deemed essential for the Military
Meat, shoes, sugar, coffee, and gasoline
Rationing was done with coupon books
Selective Service Act expanded military by 10 million troops
1944 – Unemployment was 1.2%

7. Response Break up into Four Groups
Each group needs a group leader to represent the group
Each group will receive a political cartoon handout
Each group member must fill out the Cartoon Analysis worksheet

8. Group One

9. Group Two

10. Group Three

11. Group Four