HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
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government power tends to increase in wartime
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civil liberties are often limited in wartime
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patriotism inspired acts of volunteerism by U.S. citizens
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Americans remained deeply divided about fighting World War II
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Detailed explanation-1: -When America entered the Great War, the number of women in the workforce increased. Their employment opportunities expanded beyond traditional women’s professions, such as teaching and domestic work, and women were now employed in clerical positions, sales, and garment and textile factories.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wilson also created the War Industries Board, run by Bernard Baruch, to ensure adequate military supplies. The War Industries Board had the power to direct shipments of raw materials, as well as to control government contracts with private producers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many Americans supported the war effort by purchasing war bonds. Women replaced men in sports leagues, orchestras and community institutions. Americans grew 60% of the produce they consumed in “Victory Gardens”. The war effort on the United States Home Front was a total effort.