Rosie the Riveter

Rosie the Riveter represents all of the following except

• Feminine strength

• Economic independence

• Equal rights

• Superiority to men

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Why were many women unemployed before World War II

• Working was not viewed as acceptable for women

• Male employers refused to hire women

• Women had enough money and no need to work

• Women's husbands forbade them from working

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The image adopted by the feminist movement after the war was...

• Created by Norman Rockwell

• The original photo used to recruit women

• A motivational poster used in factories

• Not created until the conclusion of WWII

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What happened to many women after WWII

• They returned to their homes because they were replaced by men coming back from the war

• They received promotions at their jobs because they proved so valuable

• They decided to stay with their factory jobs because they enjoyed the recognition and hard work

• They were rewarded for their war efforts as the men started coming back from war

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Which of the following identifies a main idea in the text?

• Rosie's image and what she stood for inspired women to take on jobs formerly reserved for men

• The image of Rosie was responsible for dividing the nation more than unifying it because African American men and women still faced many restrictions

• Rosie's powerful image is the sole reason that black and white women felt that it was acceptable to enter the workforce

• The image and ideas behind Rosie were originally intended to convince women to spend money on war bonds

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Which of the following describes how the author introduces Rosie the Riveter in the text?

• The author provides information on the person who inspired Rosie

• The author outlines the ideas that Rosie stands for

• The author describes what Rosie physically looks like

• The author emphasizes the lasting effects Rosie has had on women

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What connection does the author draw between World War II and the Civil Rights movement? Use the RACE strategy to answer the question

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