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WWII Home Front: The Impact of Rosie the Riveter

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the cause and consequence of Rosie the Riveter as a symbol of women's contribution to the WWII home front in America.

Topics covered:

#Explain the significance of Rosie the Riveter in WWII.
#Cause and Consequence
#Standard
#Rosie the Riveter
#World War I
#Compare the roles of women before and during WWII.
#Analyse the impact of Rosie the Riveter on American society.
#WWII Home Front
#History
#World War II

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WWII Home Front: The Impact of Rosie the Riveter

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Rosie the Riveter

Source A: Poster of Rosie the Riveter

'We Can Do It!' - A famous poster encouraging women to work in factories during WWII. Provenance: United States War Production Co-ordinating Committee, 1942.

1.
Explain the role of Rosie the Riveter during WWII. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of women before and during WWII in America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Women's Increased Work During WWII

Source B: Newspaper Article

'Men are off fighting, and women are stepping into the gap, helping to win the war.' Provenance: The New York Times, 1943.

1.
Outline the main causes that led women to work in factories during WWII. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how government propaganda influenced women to work during WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Rosie the Riveter and Women’s War Work

Source C: Historian View

'The image of Rosie the Riveter became a lasting symbol of women's empowerment, leading to changes in social attitudes and the push for women's rights.' Provenance: Historian Jane Doe, 2010.

1.
Analyse the impact of Rosie the Riveter on women’s rights after WWII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the social attitudes towards women before and after WWII. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
D

Reflection and Evaluation

Source D: Personal Testimony

'Working in the factories made me feel proud and strong, but I also faced criticism from some family and friends who thought women should stay at home.' Provenance: Testimony from a woman who worked during WWII.

1.
Write a short paragraph explaining the mixed feelings women experienced about working during WWII. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Evaluate whether Rosie the Riveter had a lasting effect on women’s roles in society. Use evidence from the worksheet to support your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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