How did World War II affect the home front in the United States, particularly its economic development and in defining the idea of Americanism? This information-packed video details the expanding role of the federal government during the war, women's large-scale entry into the workforce, the effects of the GI bill, the Bracero program, and the internment of Japanese Americans.

Concepts

franklin d. roosevelt, united states presidents

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Additional Tags

fdr, gi bill, executive order 9066, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Incorporates direct primary source quotation by FDR
• Excellent description of discrimination and violations against civil liberties on the home front during the war

Cons

• Skip third-party advertisement at beginning of video, as it may contain inappropriate content
• Video very quickly disperses information, so it is best used as a summary

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.7