Question

Explain one way in which opportunity for women and minorities changed during the war

Answer 1

Women were soon taking jobs usually meant for men ; leaving behind domestic jobs such as nurse or housewife.

The Double V campaign also urged minorities to join the army to fight racism abroad and at home. The War soon allowed African Americans to roles in the army they were barred from in American society. Segregation was soon ended in the military.

Answer 2

Women were welcomed into jobs outside the home as they filled in for men who had gone to war.

African Americans were given equal treatment in defense industries.

Women and minorities got new and better-paying jobs.

Immigrants from Mexico were invited to the United States to help fill labor needs.