Post War Flashcards
1
Q
What jobs did women do during World War II?
A
- construction
- doctors
- lawyers
- military units
- flying planes
2
Q
What jobs did African-Americans have during World War II?
A
Pilots
- sailors
- navigators
- fighters
- cooks
3
Q
What was the impact of World War II on women?
A
- Women were seen as more equal and we are doing men’s jobs (changes)
- women were seen as capable to affect the war (changes)
- they was paid less than men
- they weren’t allowed to fight
- 6 million women where working by 1945
4
Q
What is the impact of World War II on African Americans?
A
- were seen as equal enough to become soldiers
- were still segregated
- became slightly more respected
- racism still common
- fighting for America but still wasn’t allowed freedom
5
Q
What did World War II lead to for America?
A
- America had kept out of affairs of other countries for many years - in 1939 America quickly became economically selling weapons to Britain and France
- they went to war on the side of Britain and France in 1941
6
Q
What was McCarthyism?
A
- a series of investigations and hearings to expose supposed communists byJoseph McCarthy
- was used to make people are scared of communism
7
Q
What was the effect of McCarthyism?
A
- Destroyed thousands of peoples lives + careers
- It would be harassed if suspected of being a Communist
- Suspects will be fired and blacklisted
8
Q
What was the red scare?
A
The scare that a communist revolution might happen in America
9
Q
What is influencing young people in the 1950s?
A
- Became more educated instead of working
- change in clothing/appearance
- portable radios (advanced technology)
-ballroom dancing and rock ‘n’ roll - more leisure time plus more spending money
- creating problems in where they behaved
which created a generation gap between them and their parents
