9-6: World War II: The U.S. Home Front 1939-1945

Thematic Learning Objectives NAT 3.0 Analyze how ideas about national identity changed in response to U.S. involvement in international conflicts and the growth of the United States. NAT 4.0 Analyze relationships among different regional, social, ethnic, and racial groups, and explain how these groups’ experiences have related to U.S. national identity. WOR 2.0 Analyze the reasons for and results of U.S. diplomatic, economic, and military initiatives in North America and overseas.

Key Concept Participation in a series of global conflicts propelled the United States into a position of international power while renewing domestic debates over the nation’s proper role in the world.

Overview Transformation of American society Government cooperation with business and labor Increased opportunity and unity amongst diverse groups

Mobilization Federal Government War Production Board Regulated use of raw materials Office of Price Administration Rationed gasoline, coffee, etc. Price controls to halt inflation Assured military needs would be met

Mobilization Business and Industry Workers and Unions High demand for weapons and supplies End of the Depression Workers and Unions Migration to cities War Labor Board settled disputes to prevent strikes Financing the War Increased income tax War bonds

The War’s Impact on Society African Americans Continuation of migration to North Socioeconomic position improved Discrimination illegal—Fair Employment Practices Commission Segregated units Japanese Americans Internment camps Korematsu v. United States Internment upheld as wartime necessity

The War’s Impact on Society Women Socioeconomic position improved “Rosie the Riveter” Wartime Solidarity Immigrants felt more included “Band of Brothers”