17 - 1 mobilizing for defense. americans join the war effort what was the selective service system...
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17 - 1Mobilizing for Defense
Americans Join the War Effort
What was the Selective Service System and how did it help the United States meet man-power needs?
What contributions did women and minorities make to the military effort?
A Production Miracle
How did American industry contribute to the war effort?
How did the war create new job opportunities for women and minorities?
How did scientists help the war effort?
How did the mass media contribute to the war effort?
The Federal Government Takes
ControlHow did the federal government act to control the economy?
How did government actions affect everyday life?
Terms and Names
Phillip A. Randolph
Manhattan Project
War Production Board (WPB)
rationing
Honors Paragraph
Analyzing Visual Sources #4 pg. 568What is the message of the WWII poster on pg. 568? Why was this message important?