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Module 20, Lesson 7: The End of World War II

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Module 20, Lesson 7: The End of World War II

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What percentage of the total workforce did women make up during World War II?

35 percent (correct)

25 percent

45 percent

55 percent

Which type of job did many women take during the war that offered better pay and more challenging work?

Waitressing

Domestic service

Defense plant work (correct)

Clerical work

What opportunities did the war create for women, according to Winona Espinosa?

It enabled them to enter the workforce for the first time.

It gave them the chance to work in journalism and other professions.

It allowed them to show they could do jobs previously done only by men. (correct)

It provided better access to education and higher-paying jobs.

What did many women fight for in the years following World War II?

The same opportunities as men, such as access to better jobs and education Signup and view all the answers

What did the war trigger in addition to revamping the economy?

One of the greatest mass migrations in American history Signup and view all the answers

Which group was among the most eager migrants during the war, according to the text?

African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What did the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, or GI Bill of Rights, provide for veterans?

Education and training paid for by the federal government Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of returning soldiers attended colleges or technical schools under the GI Bill?

Just over 50 percent Signup and view all the answers

For whom did the GI Bill provide the first opportunity to receive higher education, according to the text?

African Americans and other minority groups Signup and view all the answers

What else did the Servicemen's Readjustment Act provide for veterans, in addition to education and training?

Federal loan guarantees for buying homes, farms, or starting businesses Signup and view all the answers