Women in the Second World War Flashcards
1
Q
How did American women’s employment increase during the Second World War?
A
Between 1940 and 1945 the number of women in the workforce increased from 12 million to nearly 19 million.
2
Q
During WW2, how many women occupied the workforce?
A
1/3 (33%)
3
Q
How many women worked in the armed forces?
A
350,000
4
Q
How many women worked in shipbuilding?
A
200,000
