WWII Tina Thompson, Shannon Wain, Heather Wain

RATIONING ON THE HOMEFRONT During the Second World War, you couldn't just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. All these things were rationed, which meant you were only allowed to buy a small amount (even if you could afford more). The government introduced rationing because certain things were in short supply during the war, and rationing was the only way to make sure everyone got their fair share. ning.htm

War ration books and tokens were issued to each American family, dictating how much gasoline, tires, sugar, meat, silk, shoes, nylon and other items any one person could buy. Rationed ItemsRationing Duration Tires Cars Bicycles Gasoline Fuel Oil & Kerosene Solid Fuels Stoves January 1942 to December 1945 February 1942 to October 1945 July 1942 to September 1945 May 1942 to August 1945 October 1942 to August 1945 September 1943 to August 1945 December 1942 to August 1945 Rubber Footwear Shoes October 1942 to September 1945 February 1943 to October 1945 Sugar Coffee Processed Foods Meats, canned fish Cheese, canned milk, fats May 1942 to 1947 November 1942 to July 1943 March 1943 to August 1945 March 1943 to November 1945 March 1943 to November 1945 TypewritersMarch 1942 to April 1944

Symbols in American culture Uncle Sam Smokey the Bear Flags (such as Olympic Flag) Red Cross Handicapped Parking Signs Nike McDonald’s Sign Symbols play an important role in raising excitement and convincing people to get excited about doing something. Rosie the Riveter was an important icon in convincing woman

WOMEN IN WWII Rosie the Riveter: a symbol of inspiration and a cultural icon for women during WWII. She appeared as a tireless character who worked in factories all day long happily supporting troops overseas.

Note: After the war, women were often laid off and told to go back home. During their jobs they were often treated unfairly and received little pay.

African Americans in WWII Tuskegee Airman

The Tuskegee Airmen in the Army Air Corps Program to train African Americans to fly and maintain combat aircrafts. They included pilots, navigators, bombardiers, maintenance and support staff.

The Tuskegee Airman overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups in the WWII. These men started the change for integration into the US Military.