The Home Front

Now that you understand how the war started and how each side hoped to win, Martina and Terrance will bring you back to the United States to explore how the war impacted the lives of everyday Americans. You will look for examples of courage among all the people who stayed home, but still contributed to the war effort. You will also learn about the economic, human, and communications resources that were organized to win the war in the United States.

Essential Questions

• How did the United States organize its resources to win World War II?
• How did the American media and communications industries help the Allies win World War II?
• What contributions did women and African Americans make on the home front during World War II?