Unit 3: American Home Front

World War II “The Greatest Generation”

Unit #3 American Home Front

Unit Enduring Understandings:

WWII allowed the U.S. government to become greatly involved in and have more control over citizen's
daily lives. 

In order to achieve victory in World War II the United States had to use all the resources at
its disposal and rely on the unprecedented commitment of the American people.

Some American citizens were singled out for prejudicial treatment because of race or nationality;
members of such groups still sought to prove their patriotism and loyalty.

1. U.S. Mobilizes the Nation to a War Economy

Chart: War Economy

                                Video: Impact of World War II on the US Economy and Workforce

                                Video:How a Cargo Ship Helped win World War II (Liberty Ships)

                                The America Economy During World War II by Christopher Tassava

                                “Rationing” The National World War II Museum

                              

2. The Home Front Activity: Choose Five ways you could serve the war effort at home Take a Closer Look: America Goes to War

Take a Closer Look: America Goes to War

     3. War Propaganda Posters Analysis: Analyze and respond to questions for each series of posters
        Propaganda Posters Series #1: Group: Grace, Jill, Josh, Matt B., Ethan R., Tayghan, Lillian
        Propaganda Posters Series #2: Group: Matt F., Tyler H., Preston, Steve, Jameson, Ethan B.
        Propaganda Posters Series #3: Group: Tommy, Tyler, Charlotte, Hope, Storm, Stephen
         Powerpoint & Questions

     4. Activity: Internment of Japanese-Americans (Chart/Questions)
         Secondary Source Reading: UShistory.org
         Primary Source Reading: Peter Ota

     5. Aftermath of World War II