World War II

Impact of World War II on American Life – analyze the changes in American life brought about by U.S. participation in World War II, including:

  • the mobilization of economic, military, and social resources.
  • the role of women, African Americans, and ethnic minority groups in the war effort, including the work of A. Philip Randolph and the integration of U.S. military forces.
  • the role of the home front in supporting the war effort.
  • the conflict and consequences around the internment of Japanese-Americans.

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