https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh Calli Jenson en-us 2019-01-09 20:40:55 UTC 2026-03-10 01:34:40 UTC hello@padlet.com callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/319010990 The OPA established fixed allotments of goods that were necessary for the military. With this system, citizens received ration books used to purchase scarce goods. This included meat, sugar, coffee, and gasoline. Rationing was highly accepted by Americans, who felt it was a contribution to the war. ]]> 2019-01-09 20:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/319010990 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/319012194 The selective service system drafted a total of 10 million men during World War II. At the start of the war, men were put into the draft when they turned 21, but further into the war, that age changed to 18. Draftees were required to report to military bases for 8 weeks of training after getting selected. During this training, they were able to transform into well trained and battle-ready soldiers.]]> 2019-01-09 20:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/319012194 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/319014768 America during WWII was still highly segregated. Many minority groups questioned if fighting in the war was the right choice. Despite these questions, over a million Mexican, African, and Japanese Americans joined the forces during WWII. However, for a large portion of the war, African Americans were only allowed to have non-combat roles while Japanese Americans often served as spies.]]> 2019-01-09 20:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/319014768 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321969046 General George Marshall pushed to form WAAC, or Women's Auxiliary Army Corps. Marshall believed that some women could preform better than soldiers at some duties. Through the bill, women were allowed to serve noncombat positions in the army. After it's passing, women who served were allowed salaries, but very few benefits. Many of the women worked as drivers, operators, nurses, electricians, and even pilots. ]]> 2019-01-18 01:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321969046 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321969047 The War Production Bard was formed to ensure that armed forces and industries received the resources they need. They decided what companies would convert to wartime production and allocated raw materials. The WBP recycled scraps such as iron, tin, paper, fat, and rags to donate to the war effort. They also rationed fuel and other materials for the war effort. ]]> 2019-01-18 01:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321969047 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321971828 With increased war production, prices for products were likely to rise. Roosevelt created the Office of Price Administration to fight inflation by controlling the price of goods and freezing wages and rents. The OPA rationed foods such as butter, sugar, cheese, and coffee to keep inflation down. Income tax rates were also raised and extended to many Americans. Higher taxes reduced the demand of goods by leaving people with less to spend. ]]> 2019-01-18 01:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321971828 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321973686 After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans feared that the Japanese would attack the US. This fear created prejudice against Japanese Americans. In 1942, Japanese Americans were forced to evacuate from Hawaii. In February, Roosevelt forced the removal of Japanese Americans from multiple states in the US. Around 110,000 were sent to relocation centers without any charges ever filed against them. ]]> 2019-01-18 01:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321973686 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321974988 War bonds were issued by the U.S government and were considered debt securities for the purpose of financing the military during the war. During the war, 134 million Americans were asked to purchase war bonds, starting at just 10 cents each. The War Finance Committee controlled the sale of all war bonds and promoted voluntary compliance with bond buying. These bonds yielded 2,9 return after a 10 year maturity. At the end of the war, 185 billion dollars were made from war bonds. ]]> 2019-01-18 01:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321974988 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321976129 The phrase "Arsenal of Democracy" was used by Roosevelt to describe the United States. During a fireside chat, Roosevelt told American's that their security depended on the survival of great Britain. He explained that the U>S became an arsenal during the struggle against global tyranny and dictatorship. The U>S provided allies with 44 million rounds of ammunition, 20 million guns, 2 million trucks, and 93,000 ships. ]]> 2019-01-18 02:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321976129 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321976951 OWI was a federal agency during WWII in charge of official news and propaganda. It was used to carry out information through radio, press, motion picture, and other facilities. This media informed citizens of progress in the war effort. OWI decided to air government programs weekly for war campaigns to be advertised. ]]> 2019-01-18 02:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/321976951 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/322157455 During WWII, 7.25 million women were working in industrial jobs. This was caused by the lack of men available in the work force. Women helped meet the demands for war by creating planes, tanks, ships, and weapons. By 1945, women made up 36% of the civilian labor force. Women's workforce influenced the creation of Rosie the Riveter, a female patriot. ]]> 2019-01-18 15:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/322157455 callijenson https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/322180095 During WWII, 38% of all servicemen were volunteers. After Pearl Harbor, Americans were eager to fight and protect their country that had just been under fire. A total of five million men volunteered for service, but it was still not enough to fight the war. Most soldiers fought for 33 months before being honorably discharged. ]]> 2019-01-18 15:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/callijenson/b68j7hqjfoh/wish/322180095