United States home front during World War II

World War II, lasted six years and one day. From September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945, the global war dragged on, consisting of a majority of the world’s nations. As a result, the military alliances such as the Axis and Allied powers were created. With such heavy involvement, major commitment was needed from everyone involved, including those on the home front in order to win the war. Families, businesses and factories were heavily affected during the World War II. For example, when WWII…

Women of World War II During World War II and the many wars and battles that have occurred throughout history, people come together to unite in order to help support the war. To be a part of a war effort, means to participate in the act of supporting a military force. The work done on the home front is as essential and significant to the war effort that is done by soldiers in the field of battle. On the home front, non-combatants focus on sacrificing, volunteering and being on the same page with…

focusing on the American mindset of food that changed during World War II, as rationing severely impacted the domestic life of the average citizen. The author’s key argument is that contrary to common thought, most Americans were able to eat better food than in the earlier years of the Great Depression, in terms of both quality and quantity. The United States government responded to the chaotic changes that the Second World War was creating on the home front through usage of propaganda and legal…

In September of 1939, World War II (WWII) erupted; however, until the Pearl Harbor booming in 1941, the United States wasn’t militaristically involved (Native Americans in the Military, 2015). The destruction caused an irreversible response from the United States. The government made the decision to place innocent Japanese Americans into crude concentration camps located in Arizona. In order to obtain land to construct these camps, the federal government removed the Mohave and the Chemehuevi…

by feminists who were not associated with pre-War women’s groups, like Betty Friedan, a spark was ignited. These women questioned every aspect of society, including the legal system and society’s attitudes toward them, but most importantly they demanded that something be done. The demands these women made became the fire that fuelled further activism in the 1960’s, which led directly to the 1970’s Women’s Movement. The fact is that World War II brought about one absolutely crucial change…

The Change in Women’s Employment Opportunities during the 20th Century From the fateful day when America declared its independence from Britain, different groups in the United States have fought for equality in job opportunities. Until the middle of the 20th century, women were not expected to work outside of the home, and if they did, their only employment options were domestic servitude, or basic primary school teaching. Today, women have abundant employment opportunities, including but not…

numerous important roles during World War II. Women not only supported family members who fought throughout the war but also joined the Armed Services themselves, in addition to working in factories and other home front jobs. The era of war began in 1939 and did not cease until 1945, giving women of that period plenty of time to gain independence, identity, and ultimately impact future generations as well as the economy. Women during World War II took on roles during the war that no woman had…

first came to use during the 17th century and is still used today. Propaganda was crucial during World War II for the victory of the Allied forces due to its unification of the untouched American home front which created mass production of war goods. Radio broadcasting, films and print advertisements were used to disseminate propaganda in World War II. During the first world war the US heavily used propaganda to promote their “War to end all wars” campaign and said the war was being fought…

1939-1945 World War II struck the Pacific. Following the actions at Pearl Harbor United States sent troops to war. In 1941 the United States joined in and fought in World War II against the Axis Powers. While the war progressed forward, the home front was experiencing a different wave of drastic change. War was not only a load to bare by the troops but their family and friends back home had the responsibility to left some of the burden and place it onto themselves. Throughout the duration of the…

Wars can be traced back to prehistoric times. They consisted of aggression, high death rates, and property destruction. It was not until World War I and World War II did the world experience a new level of warfare called Total War. It was no longer just about the soldiers fighting on the battlefield, but also women, children, and entire civilian populations. Total War changed the nature of war itself along with the weapons used, battle tactics employed, life on the home front, people’s roles in…