WW2 Homefront

During the Paleolithic era, the men would hunt and fish. The women would gather seeds, root vegetables, make tents, and in cooler climates, make clothes. Women's work involved tasks that could keep babies and children in the immediate area. Also a woman could collect vegetables every day to feed her children. Hunters and fishermen are not always successful. (Some younger women joined the men before their first pregnancy stopped them.)

So, the old stone age had an extremely distinct division of the work of the sexes. Since women produced about the same amount of food as they collected vegetables as men did hunting for meat, they were treated as equals although they received different treatment.

They would not be treated as equals at the time of marriage since a woman would have no say so concerning her husband.

the women were pretty unexperienced with everything-childcare, being a mom, and cooking and cleaning took up most of their time. it was quite a schock to have the men leave and the women have to take over, not knowing much about factory work, which they did during the war. the women had to learn quickly to become up to speed with the already-established culture their husbands set up. childcare was also a problem because the women had to work and spent less time with their kids.

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As far as I can tell the oldest living vet, or at least female, is Gertrude Noone. She served in WAC after joining 1943 at 45yrs old. The oldest WW2 Medal of Honor recipient is John Finn from the Navy. Finn is turning 100 and Noone is 110. If you research them something should come up.

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Rosie the Riveter was the media icon associated with female defense workers during World War II.

In world war two there were many jobs for both genders. With the soldiers off fighting, women here had to take on the job roles in factories to continue production as well as send goods over to troops. So jobs during World War Two were:

Factory Jobs

Soldier

General

Nurse

Doctor

Farmer (people still need to eat, even in a crisis)

Government

Messenger

Sniper

Spy

Various jobs on a boat

Various jobs to do with airplanes

Many were traumatized by the thought of a nuclear war becoming a part of their tranquil and peaceful world. The "Duck and Cover" drills were not a school house game, it was all deadly real.

The Japanese war strategy was never to invade or conquer the United States, but to defeat America militarily so that it would not pose a threat to Japanese expansion in China and Southeast Asia. Japan wanted hegemony over the Pacific (a national aspiration emboldened by the Russo-Japanese War), and the United States was the only other major regional power (projecting its power from the Philippines and a series of Pacific islands including Hawaii). Pearl Harbor was timed to run concurrently with assaults on other American Pacific outposts like Wake Island and Guam, followed by a massive invasion of the Philippines. These actions were intended to completely remove American military projection from the Pacific theater and break American resolve to wage a lengthy and bloody war. However, it pretty much had the opposite effect.

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No. King Victor Emmanuel III was the last long-reigning king. After the end of World War 2, he handed the rule over to his son, Umberto de Salvoia in 1946. The country held a referendum that ended the reign The monarchy formally ended on June 12, 1946--- King Umberto reign lasted only 33 days.

Women of England, the USA, Australia, Canada, and other nations (including in the axis power nations) made all of the different bomb types, explosive devices and parts of the bombs. They made mortars, large and small size (or rather weight) bombs, hand grenades, mines for the ocean and land and ammunition for all the weapons developed. You name it, they helped to build it, manufacture it, ship it, deliver it and even kiss it or write on it. Women often did as well or better than the men in their manufacturing abilities. Some women I have interviewed said working with explosive compounds was nerve wracking and even boring.

The rations at each meal consisted on coffee (in the mornings), and thick soup. Every now and again there is a mention of rough bread, some of which is smuggled in by a relative they found in the camp. This is the chapter which mostly deals with all the negatives in the camp. It is very consistent in tone and form in that Wiesel just keeps going and telling his story with not much introspection, but more fact.

Water was not rationed. Potatoes were not rationed because they were plentiful in the USA but in England they were rationed. Depending on which country or area where you lived pork meats were not rationed. Things like salt. baking soda, spices, vanilla, baking powder were not on the ration lists. Some medicines were not rationed but antibiotics and medicines needed in the war front were rationed amongst the medical facilities. In the USA some vegetables and fruit did not need to be rationed but the people were encouraged to grow victory gardens so the vegetables and fruits used in the military forces' rations and kitchens could be plentiful. In England they had rationing for ten years and it was for an extensive list of things. Cars were not rationed because they discontinued building cars in both countries. The gasoline was rationed as well as tires. Blackout Drapery and Curtains were not rationed. Sand bags were not rationed. Things like dishes, photos, stationary, etc were not rationed.

Some did. After the war, many women refused to go back into the home. Immediately after the war, many did go back into the homes, but they yearned for the feeling of freedom they had by being able to work if they wanted to and in the 50's there was no stopping them.

This had some positive and negative effects. The positive one of course is the fact that women were not relegated to the homes if they didn't want to be, but the negative one is that since so many homes now had two incomes, salaries didn't increase as fast they normally would have.

When the income was from the male of the household, they were paid enough to take care of an entire family. When it became standard practice for two people to work, the salaries didn't increase as much each year and eventually it got to a point where you average family required both spouses to work in order to pay the bills.

There is a trend now in which more and more women are wishing to return to the traditional roles in the home, but because of the income situation, it is very difficult to do.

Well during the late '40s and '50s there were the increased tensions with the Soviet Union over what would happen to Germany and how it would be split. The Soviet Union wanted a lot because Stalin was a paranoid, mean guy who never really trusted anybody and resented the other allies from stalling their attacks in the West. So the U.S. did what they could to stop the Soviets. When Berlin was surrounded by the Soviets, we started the Berlin airlift and hindered any attempt by the Russians. During the '50s we began a policy of containment which stated that the U.S. would help any country being threatened by communist aggressors. This got us in a little trouble in Korea and Vietnam. There was also mccarthyism happinging at home. sen. Joe McCarthy stated that there were communists in the goverment(OH NO!) so there began a time where people were put on trial and even executed, as in the Rosenburgs. American policy of containment was developed by George Kennan. It was meant to keep Soviet expansion in check in Eastern Europe, but not intended for use in Asia (Korea and Vietnam). Despite this, Americans were involved in both Korea and Vietnam. The Truman Doctrine arose from the ideas of contaiment. The Truman Doctrine was created to aid Greece and Turkey to prevent their fall to communism. The United States experienced the Red Scare, in which McCarthy-ism and "witch hunts" sought to purge the US government of all communists. Containment of communism. At this point the belief was that communism was an international movement that had to be stopped immediately wherever it started: like a cancer. This was accomplished not just militarily but also economically through the Marshall Plan for Western Europe (which was extended to the Soviets and Eastern Europe, but they turned it down obviously) and the rebuilding of Japan as a democractic power in the Far East. There was also a much greater impetus from the US to found and take active part in the United Nations.

No, it was too far away. They would not run the risk of the children being killed on a sunken ship. Some families did move to the US or Ireland or Switzerland. They came back either after the war or after the blitz ended. Most just went to the countryside of the United Kingdom.

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Yes children were evacuated to Australia, and New Zealand, South Africa and Canada. This was done when the British government became worried about a German invasion.

The United States Army and other armed services were a combination. There were huge amounts of volunteers, but there was also a draft instituted. It was pretty much a given that sooner or later young men would end up going into the service. Many that volunteered where taking the service they were going to end up in into their own hands so they got a choice and not the luck of the draw. About 60 percent of the Armed Forces in WW-II were conscripted. The Navy and Coast Guard rarely had to draw from this pool. There were fewer volunteers for the Marine Corps as the war progressed and the casualty figures began to be reported. It didn't matter, draftee or volunteer, they all served their country and served it well. Bless them all. The 85th "Custer" Infantry Division and the 88th "Blue Devil" Infantry Division were two division made up of all draftee soldiers.

The principal target in the Blitz was London. Coventry suffered concentrated attacks over several nights and there were also raids on seaports such as Liverpool and Portsmouth.

International trade has increased steadily since this period of time.

Unfortunately, subway sandwiches had to be rationed. this made chubway A VERY ANGRY BOY. After 1 day without a precious subway, chubway started a rampage where he eat a world record 391 12" Meatball Marinara snadwiches and burned down every bakery in London. this was also known as the great fire of London

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There are several famous theaters in the world and opinions are subjective. Some of the more well-known theaters include the Minack Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, and the TCL Chinese Theatre. Shakespeare's Globe theatre is one of most famous and popular theaters of all time.

Well we all know the traditional role is basically, cooking, cleaning, sewing you know, the average housewife! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The "traditional" role of women during the 20th century, is exactly stated above.. being the typical housewife: cleaning, cooking, and bearing children. Not only that, but during the 20th century the traditional role also consisted of women not having the rights to vote and not being able to work or have a spot in politics. Voting, education, working, and being apart of politics was simply the men's job.

The governor of Idaho is C.L. "Butch" Otter.

The price of a loaf of bread in 1996 was about $1.29. However, it also varied from the brand you bought. and if your not sure about this answer go home and ask you parent/guardian. They should know they had to buy bread for you can have breakfast. I think!!!!!!!!!!!! lol