Women in the Workforce During WWII
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the contributions of women in the workforce and military during WWII and evaluate the long-term effects on gender equality in America.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the various roles that women took on in the workforce during WWII. How did these roles reflect a shift in societal expectations for women at the time?
2. Analyze the impact of women's participation in the military during WWII. What roles did they take on, and how did these contributions challenge traditional views of women's capabilities?
Educational Video
Beyond the Story: American Women During World War II
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