n.p.‚ 1989. Print. Hartman Strom‚ Sharon H.‚ Dr‚ and Linda P. Wood. “Women and World War II.” What Did You Do in the War Grandma? N.p.‚ 1995. Web. 17 Dec. 2009. . McElroy‚ Lorie Jenkins. Women’s Voices. Vols. Vol. 2. N.p.: n.p.‚ n.d. Print. “Rosie the Riveter.” Women in Transportation. U.S Department of Transportation‚ 3 Dec. 1999. Web. 17 Dec. 2009. . Sherrow‚ Victoria. Women and the Military. N.p.: n.p.‚ n.d. Print. Yalom‚ Marilyn. A History of the Wife. N.p.: Harper Collins‚ 2001. Print.
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Vuick 1 Shayna Vuick English II Honors Mrs. Ligon 11 April 2011 U.S Women During World War II When the United States entered World War II most of the men at home were sent overseas to fight against the axis powers. When the men were sent overseas there was a shortage of workers created on the home front and to offset the shortage women began to work. When women entered the work force it initiated a change in their social standing that brought them to where they are today. In the 1940s women
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unemployed men. The start of World War II tested these ideas. Everyone agreed that workers were greatly needed. They also agreed that having women work in the war industries would only be temporary. They promoted the fictional character of “Rosie the Riveter” as the ideal woman worker: loyal‚ efficient‚ patriotic‚ and pretty. Women and the War Effort Women in World War II took on a variety of roles from country to country. World War II involved global conflict on an unprecedented scale; the absolute
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was going on. The visual elements of the poster also influenced thoughts of American people.women that worked during World War II‚ in 1943 around 310‚000 women worked in the U.S. aircraft industry. “Rosie the Riveter” propaganda campaign was created on a fictitious character. “Rosie the Riveter” was the most iconic poster image in the World War II era.she was displayed in movies‚ newspapers‚ posters‚ photographs‚ and
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Unit Three: World War II Axis – Axis powers included Germany‚ Italy and Japan Allies – One that is allied with another‚ especially by treaty Fascism – a political philosophy‚ movement‚ or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader‚ severe economic and social regimentation‚ and forcible suppression of opposition Democracy – a government in which the supreme
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displays his level of maturity‚ and celebrating to show acceptance by the community to the new adult member.” “Throughout the years‚ there have been various misconceptions of the origination of ‘Rosie the Riveter.’ However‚ for Miller‚ although successfully balancing both feminine and masculine features‚ Rosie was never intended to be a nation-wide feminist icon.” “Miller illustrates a woman resembling a male‚ to convince women to consider how they can help their country. The painting also shows
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Women were on posters asking fellow Americans to buy bonds and stamps‚ or other women to fill up spots men left behind. An iconic and memorable poster was Rosie the Riveter. The women working in factories were associated with Rosie. Rosie was the subject of a popular song about a girl waiting for her Marine to come home‚ as she worked away on a riveter
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Bibliography: 1. American Women in World War II. http:www.history.com/topics/American-women-in-world-war-ii 2. Colman‚ Penny. Rosie the Riveter. New York: Crown Publishers‚ Inc. 1995. 3. Kallen‚ Stuart. World War II the War at Home. San Diego‚ California: Lucent Books‚ Inc. 2002. 4. Levy‚ Pat. The Home Front in World War II. Chicago‚ Illinois: Raintree. 2004. 5. Lewis‚ Brenda. Reader’s
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“Yesterday‚ Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night‚ Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night‚ Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippines Islands. Last night‚ Japanese attacked Wake Island. This morning‚ Japanese attacked Midway Island.” -Roosevelt World War II has been thought of as one of the most atrocious disasters in history: the endless sufferings and deaths caused by the anger and violence of ruthless
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4. Evangeline Canonizado Buell‚ “Grandma as Rosie the Riveter” (non-fiction prose). 5. Rashaan Alexis Meneses‚ “Barbie’s Gotta Work” (non-fiction prose). 6. Tony Robles‚ “Son of a Janitor” (short story). 7. Al Robles‚ selections from Rappin’ with Ten Thousand Carabaos in the Dark (poems).Journal:
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