Chapter 35 - The Impact of WW2 On Americans

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Chapter 35 - The Impact of WW2 On Americans
  1. Opportunities
    1. Joining the military enabled Americans to show their patriotism
      1. Immigrants & Minorities had a chance to show they were truly American
        1. Japanese Americans fought in the 442nd Division which got more medals than any other unit of its size in US history

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          • They were not allowed in the military, but they wanted to prove themselves.
          1. Many women could work jobs that were traditionally for men -> defense industry
            1. Although they did work long hours, and could not take care of children
              1. Tough physical labor increased self confidence for women
                1. As the war progressed many African Americans became military officers engaged in combat
                  1. Many African Americans moved to cities for better paying jobs in industry
                    1. The Bracero Program enabled Mexican citizens to come to the US to work.
      2. Hardships
        1. On the battlefield GI's were faced w/extreme danger & the fact that they could die at any moment
          1. Japanese nationals were considered enemy aliens & had to register with the govt.
            1. President Roosevelt issued executive order 9066 which placed all people of Japanese descent in internment camps throughout the western US
              1. Women faced hostility on the job by men
                1. African American women faced additional racism
                  1. Zoo Suit riots resulted from racial tensions between Mexican Americans & Navy servicemen
                    1. Pleas by Jewish Americans to change immigration laws were ignored
                      1. Wanted to help Jews in Europe
                      2. Used a lot of fabric, unpatriotic
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