HW Ch. 12.1 & 12. 3 Guided Reading Questions & Vocab

Read Ch. 12, Sec. 1 & Take Cornell Notes
Essential Question:  How did the U.S. mobilize the economy and how did citizens participate in the war effort? 
Vocab: Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Selective Service and Training Act, disfranchised
1. pg. 573-575, In what ways did the American government convert to a wartime economy, and change and improve manufacturing?
 
2. pg. 576-578, How did African Americans and women participate in the military during WWII?
Summary:  Respond to the Essential Question in detail. 

Read Ch. 12, Sec. 3 & Take Cornell Notes
Essential Question: In what ways did American involvement in WW2 impact life at home?
Vocab: Rosie the Riveter, Bracero Program, Sunbelt, zoot suit, internment, rationing, victory gardens
1. What new job opportunities became available to women and minority groups during WWII? 

2. In what ways did some Americans experience discrimination and racial violence?

3. How did Americans make sacrifices to ensure victory for the Allies?
Summary:  Respond to the Essential Question in detail.