Reference no: EM131940701
Part -1:
Cases:
1. Rosie the Riveter Memoirs, ca. 2004 Susan E. Page, Journeyman Welder
2. Donna Jean Harvey, Riveter and Radar Installer
3. Delana Jensen Close, Machinist
4. Loucille Ramsey Long, Sheet Metal Mechanic and Riveter
Questions
1. How did war work change the perspective of Donna Jean Harvey?
A. She grew interested in a career in aviation.
B. She appreciated the camaraderie of other war widows.
C. She came to think less of her husband and men in general.
D. She grew bitter about the role of government in the economy.
2. According to their accounts, what motivated these women to seek employment in war industries?
A. The idea of economic independence
B. The desire to contribute to the war effort
C. The opportunity to leave home
D. The training in new skills
3. How did the women portray war industries?
A. As hindered by material shortages
B. As poorly managed
C. As constant mass production
D. As profit driven
Part -2:
Cases:
1. Sergeant Irving Strobing - Radio Address from Corregidor, Philippines, May 5 or 6, 1942
2.John Conroy
Letter, December 24, 1942
3. Curtis Allen Spach
Letter, February 1943
4. James McMahon
Letter, March 10, 1944
5. David Mark Olds
Letter, July 12, 1945
Questions
1. For many American soldiers, how did the experience of war shape their goals during the war?
A. They centered their attention on surviving to see victory.
B. They wanted nothing more than to reconcile with their enemies.
C. They became doubly convinced of the importance of democracy.
D. They grew committed to the principle of "winning hearts and minds."
2. What impact did combat have on the letter writers?
A. They decided to leave the military.
B. They had greater sympathy for enemy troops.
C. They experienced psychological effects.
D. They lost faith in the war's purpose.
3. What did the letters imply about the role of aircraft during the war?
A. Aircraft played a very limited role in the conflict.
B. Aircraft crews faced the most dangerous missions.
C. Aircraft were used primarily for transporting supplies.
D. Aircraft played a significant role in the conflict.
Attachment:- Cases.zip