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World War II Mobilization: Preparing for War

World War II Mobilization: Preparing for War. Key Terms. Selective Service and Training Act GI Office of War Mobilization Liberty Ship – Henry Kaiser War Bonds / Liberty Bonds Deficit Spending Rationing / Conservation Rosie the Riveter -->. How Did We Get Here?. Neutrality

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World War II Mobilization: Preparing for War

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  1. World War II Mobilization: Preparing for War

  2. Key Terms • Selective Service and Training Act • GI • Office of War Mobilization • Liberty Ship – Henry Kaiser • War Bonds / Liberty Bonds • Deficit Spending • Rationing / Conservation • Rosie the Riveter -->

  3. How Did We Get Here? • Neutrality • Great Depression • Pearl Harbor • Is the U.S. ready for war? • What does a nation need to prepare for war? “Let’s get ready to rumble!”

  4. Preparing for War – What the U.S. Needs • Troops • Selective Training and Service Act • Enlistment/Recruitment • Artillery and Supplies – Production • Office of War Mobilization • Liberty Ships • Employment • Financing • Liberty Bonds • Government Deficit • Taxes

  5. Preparing For War – A Grassroots Effort • Rationing • Victory Gardens • Recycling/Conservation • “Loose Lips Sink Ships”

  6. Preparing for War – Public Cooperation

  7. Propaganda Poster Assignment In groups of 3-4, analyze your poster and be prepared to report on the following: -Who is your poster aimed at? -What does your poster ask them to do? -How does your poster get its point across? -What is the significance of your poster’s issue to the war effort?

  8. Homework • Read chapter 18, section 1 – Mobilization (p. 594-599) • CLASS CHOICE: Quiz Monday, or answer textbook questions

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