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The Homefront WWII

The Homefront WWII. 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. WWII Ended The Depression. Factories and workers were needed to produce goods to win the war.

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The Homefront WWII

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  1. The Homefront WWII

  2. 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

  3. WWII Ended The Depression • Factories and workers were needed to produce goods to win the war

  4. Rosie the Riveter • Thousands of American Women took jobs in defense plants during the war

  5. Rationing • Americans at home supported the war by conserving and rationing resources

  6. 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

  7. Japanese Americans • Many Japanese Americans served in the Armed Forces • Many others were treated with distrust and prejudice and forced into internment camps

  8. Propaganda

  9. Victory Gardens 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.

  10. Scrap Metal Drives

  11. Americans of All Ages Helped Out

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