Social and Cultural Changes of the New Deal and WW2 Flashcards
How many authors were employed by the Federal Writer’s Project?
The Federal Writer’s Project provided employment for 6000 authors.
What were the two main New Deal influences on the arts
The Federal Writer’s Project and The Federal Music Project
What type of works did the Federal Writer’s Project compile?
The Federal Writer’s Project compiled works of local and oral history that may not have been created otherwise, such as 2300 first-person slave narratives.
What was the purpose of the Federal Music Project?
The purpose of the Federal Music Project was to employ musicians to give concerts and hold music festivals as a form of escapism for many.
Where did the Federal Music Project try to introduce music to
Sought to introduce music education into schools + document US traditions like blues music
What caused marriage and birth rates to rise during World War II?
People put off marriage due to the Depression and wanted to marry and enjoy a brief time of married life before husbands went to war.
How did the average age of first-time married women change during the war?
The average age fell from 22 in 1940 to 20 by the end of the war, and no* marriages rose by 1.2 million from 1940-43.
What happened to the population of children under five during the war?
The population increased by 6.5 million, and no* children under five rose by 25%.
How did women juggle homecare and work during the war?
Many had to move near where their husbands were training or find war work, leading to dislocation. They also had to cope with cramped living conditions due to an urban housing shortage. One report found that 100,000 women hours per month were lost so women could do family laundry.
What did many women do during World War II to support the war effort?
Many women delivered ration coupons, grew vegetables in ‘Victory Gardens’, and joined the Women’s Land Army, working on farms to replace conscripted men.
What was the Community Facilities Act of 1941?
The Community Facilities Act of 1941 provided childcare facilities for workers in defence plants.
Did most women have access to childcare facilities during World War II?
No, most women still relied on relatives to look after small children or didn’t enter the workforce.
Did women face discrimination in employment during World War II?
Yes, despite plentiful employment opportunities, women faced continuing prejudice and lower pay than their male colleagues.
Why did employers favor female workers during World War II?
Employers favored female workers as they were cheaper and not subject to conscription.
Was anything done about unequal pay for women during World War II?
Little was done about unequal pay for women during this time.
