Hidden Figures Flashcard Ch 5-8

Front

Why did Miriam Mann keep removing the cafeteria sign?

Back

The sign was rude and racist.

Front

How did NACA contribute to improving airplane performance?

Back

They created a 9-page checklist to evaluate how planes perform.

Front

Did Dorothy achieve 'permanent status' at Langley after the war?

Back

Yes.

Front

Which area became a significant military capital in the early 1940s?

Back

The Hampton Roads area.

Front

What happened to two million American women after V-J Day?

Back

They faced layoffs from wartime positions to create jobs for men.

Front

What is the significance of the Hampton Roads area during WWII?

Back

It emerged as a powerful military capital.

Front

What role did women play during WWII?

Back

They took on various jobs traditionally held by men.

Front

What does 'permanent status' mean in a job context?

Back

It refers to a stable, long-term employment position.

Front

What was the impact of V-J Day on women's employment?

Back

Many women were laid off as men returned to the workforce.

Front

What does NACA stand for?

Back

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.