The Home FrontImpact on Society

Focus Question

Identify an event which had a profound impact on your life. What effects did this event have on you?

Obectives

After today’s lesson, you will: Discuss the impact the Second World

War had on American society Discuss the impact the War had on

“minority” populations

Societal Shifts

The War forced changes in society Mass movement of people throughout

the country Opportunities opened for many. Populations faced

higher scrutiny

Populations

African-Americans and the Double V campaign

Bracero program opened opportunities for Mexican-Americans

Five million women entered the industrial workplace

Japanese Americans faced internment

Activity

Read the article on the home front during WWII

Develop a poster describing the impact of the war on that group

Posters must include: Title Three key points Two questions which arise One key quote A slogan! An illustration

Summary

Describe two things learned in class today