Native Americans
Out of all of the minority groups, Native Americans had the largest percentage of people join the military. One of the most famous was the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped keep a military code using the Navajo language. Without them, the Japanese would have interpreted our codes and figured out when and where we planned to attack.
Questions:
How did they help out?
What are ways they had been mistreated in the past?
Would you have helped out if you had been treated that way in the past?
Showing posts with label War Effort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label War Effort. Show all posts
Thursday, November 6, 2008
War Effort: Latinos
Latinos
Most Latino civilians had previously worked on farms. During the Great Depression they lost land, lost jobs and were sent back to places like El Salvador and Mexico. However, with the labor shortage, there was a high demand for Latinos, especially Mexicans. Cartoons that had once made fun of Latinos now had Latino heroes. Jobs that had once refused to hire Mexicans were practically begging for them to come to work. For the first time ever, many Latinos were not just working in the fields, but in factories and in all areas of industry. Latinos who became soldiers were treated as equals to the whites. This helped lead to more Civil Rights. Also, many Latinos were able to get a free education after joining the military as part of the GI Bill.
Questions:
How did they help out?
What are ways they had been mistreated in the past?
Would you have helped out if you had been treated that way in the past?
Most Latino civilians had previously worked on farms. During the Great Depression they lost land, lost jobs and were sent back to places like El Salvador and Mexico. However, with the labor shortage, there was a high demand for Latinos, especially Mexicans. Cartoons that had once made fun of Latinos now had Latino heroes. Jobs that had once refused to hire Mexicans were practically begging for them to come to work. For the first time ever, many Latinos were not just working in the fields, but in factories and in all areas of industry. Latinos who became soldiers were treated as equals to the whites. This helped lead to more Civil Rights. Also, many Latinos were able to get a free education after joining the military as part of the GI Bill.
Questions:
How did they help out?
What are ways they had been mistreated in the past?
Would you have helped out if you had been treated that way in the past?
War Effort: Women
Women
While the men went to war, many of the women began working to fill the vacant jobs left by the men. For many women, it was the first time that they had ever worked at all outside of the home. They worked in various factories, created their own unions, took leadership positions in churches and even created their own sports leagues. The result was that, when men came home from the war, many women demanded their rights. After tasting freedom, they didn’t want to give it up.
Questions:
How did they help out?
What are ways they had been mistreated in the past?
Would you have helped out if you had been treated that way in the past?
While the men went to war, many of the women began working to fill the vacant jobs left by the men. For many women, it was the first time that they had ever worked at all outside of the home. They worked in various factories, created their own unions, took leadership positions in churches and even created their own sports leagues. The result was that, when men came home from the war, many women demanded their rights. After tasting freedom, they didn’t want to give it up.
Questions:
How did they help out?
What are ways they had been mistreated in the past?
Would you have helped out if you had been treated that way in the past?
War Effort: African-Americans
African-American Soldiers
During World War II, many African-Americans joined the military. For the first time ever, they began to be promoted to higher ranks. This meant that, unlike America at the time, in the war, blacks could be in charge of whites. Blacks and whites could work together in equality. Although the equality didn’t last, many blacks and whites would become more open to Civil Rights, because they had fought together as soldiers. Also, many blacks were able to get a free education after joining the military as part of the GI Bill. Many black civilians began attending traditionally white-only colleges. As they worked more, they realized that they could demand their rights, because they were needed in America.
Questions:
How did they help out?
What are ways they had been mistreated in the past?
Would you have helped out if you had been treated that way in the past?
During World War II, many African-Americans joined the military. For the first time ever, they began to be promoted to higher ranks. This meant that, unlike America at the time, in the war, blacks could be in charge of whites. Blacks and whites could work together in equality. Although the equality didn’t last, many blacks and whites would become more open to Civil Rights, because they had fought together as soldiers. Also, many blacks were able to get a free education after joining the military as part of the GI Bill. Many black civilians began attending traditionally white-only colleges. As they worked more, they realized that they could demand their rights, because they were needed in America.
Questions:
How did they help out?
What are ways they had been mistreated in the past?
Would you have helped out if you had been treated that way in the past?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
the homefront
What does it take to win a war? Good soldiers, yes. (This is why they used a draft to get more soldiers into the war and skilled professionals, such as doctors, into the military) Great equipment, sure. However, none of this is possible without the "home front." The home front is the entire contribution of the civilian population toward winning the war.
Soldiers need supplies. Therefore, during World War II, American factories shifted from making consumer products to making tanks, bombs, jets and tires for the troops. People were encouraged to re-use and recycle, so that America could use more scrap metal in creating military supplies. Many women and minorities worked in the factories to produce the supplies needed by troops in battle. Civilians had to ration (forced to use less) gasoline so that Americans could use the gas for their tanks and aircraft.
Soldiers need food. Therefore, Americans were asked to eat less and send more food to the battlefield. Certain towns passed "no meat" days, which would ensure that more meat could go into the canned meat that the soldiers ate. Although this was the case, many people believe this was just a ploy to raise morale. If the morale was high and the Americans believed in the war cause, the soldiers would remain hopeful.
Finally, Americans needed more money to win the war. For this reason, America raised money through treasury war bonds. Basically, they borrowed from the American people at a low interest rate, knowing they would eventually pay it off.
Questions
Soldiers need supplies. Therefore, during World War II, American factories shifted from making consumer products to making tanks, bombs, jets and tires for the troops. People were encouraged to re-use and recycle, so that America could use more scrap metal in creating military supplies. Many women and minorities worked in the factories to produce the supplies needed by troops in battle. Civilians had to ration (forced to use less) gasoline so that Americans could use the gas for their tanks and aircraft.
Soldiers need food. Therefore, Americans were asked to eat less and send more food to the battlefield. Certain towns passed "no meat" days, which would ensure that more meat could go into the canned meat that the soldiers ate. Although this was the case, many people believe this was just a ploy to raise morale. If the morale was high and the Americans believed in the war cause, the soldiers would remain hopeful.
Finally, Americans needed more money to win the war. For this reason, America raised money through treasury war bonds. Basically, they borrowed from the American people at a low interest rate, knowing they would eventually pay it off.
Questions
- How did American civilians help in World War II?
- In your opinion, which was the most important way that they helped out? Why?
- Should America do any of these things to help us win in Iraq and Afghanistan? Describe why or why not.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
who fights, who dies
"When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die."
-Lincoln Park
What do you think of this? Do you agree or disagree with this quote?
-Lincoln Park
What do you think of this? Do you agree or disagree with this quote?
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