Plea For Women to Join WACs

Plea For Women to Join WACs

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The War Department in Washington is calling for 8,000 women to join the Women's Army Corps to work in Army hospitals. Women are needed as clerks and medical technicians to support nurses, allowing them to focus on specialized tasks. With war casualties increasing, it's crucial to have enough staff to care for the wounded. Women are encouraged to provide compassionate care and help soldiers on their recovery journey. American women aged 20 to 50 are urged to enlist and serve those who sacrifice.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What roles are women being recruited for in the Women's Army Corps?

Medical and surgical technicians

Combat roles

Engineers

Pilots

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there an urgent need for women to join the Women's Army Corps?

To work in factories

To train as pilots

To ensure hospitals are adequately staffed for returning wounded soldiers

To replace men in combat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what rate are wounded soldiers being sent home each month?

50,000

75,000

100,000

150,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group of American women is being encouraged to join the Women's Army Corps?

30 to 60

18 to 30

20 to 50

25 to 40

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional support do war-wounded soldiers need besides medical care?

Advanced technology

Compassion and a woman's helping hand

Financial aid

New uniforms