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Facts you GOTTA KNOW! WWII affected every aspect of American Life Americans were asked to make sacrifices in support of the war effort and the ideas for which we fought
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WWII Ended The Depression Factories and workers were needed to produce goods to win the war
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Rosie the Riveter Thousands of American Women took jobs in defense plants during the war
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Rationing Americans at home supported the war by conserving and rationing resources
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Racial Barriers The need for workers temporarily broke down some racial barriers Although discrimination continued, many African Americans were hired to work in defense plants
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Japanese Americans Many Japanese Americans served in the Armed Forces Many others were treated with distrust and prejudice and forced into internment camps
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Victory Gardens were a big thing during WWII. Americans were encouraged to grow and can as much as they could. The food from farms was needed for the war effort.
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