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Explain the historical situation of women’s role in society by U.S. involvement in World War II in 1941 (if Advanced Placement U.S. History, students should review Units 1-6).
Name and explain the contributions of women in defense work after reading the introduction and at least one of the profiles.
Compare and contrast your answers above to the prevailing archetype of Rosie the Riveter.
What did the archetype of Rosie the Riveter contribute to women’s history, and when?
Which Rosie’s experience did you find to be the most inspiring and why?
Which Rosie’s experience did you find to be the most historically significant and why?
What differences and similarities do you see between Constance Bowman Reid’s experience and that of your teachers today? How has the image of an educator’s contribution to society changed over time?
In Constance Bowman Reid’s profile, there are a number of facts from her husband, Mr. Neil Reid. What questions would you have for someone of the World War II generation after looking at this website?
How should historians approach representing Americans that were marginalized or impoverished, like Rose Echeverría, when there are no photographs or major writings available?
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