Social developments (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What proportion of American women had jobs outside the home in 1929?
What proportion of American women had jobs outside the home in 1929?
1 in 5
By 1941, what proportion of America's workforce were women?
By 1941, what proportion of America's workforce were women?
One-third
Approximately how many women joined the armed forces during WW2?
Approximately how many women joined the armed forces during WW2?
350,000
How many women joined the WAAC during WW2?
How many women joined the WAAC during WW2?
150,000
What key benefit did wartime work bring women?
What key benefit did wartime work bring women?
Financial independence
Approximately how many African Americans served in the armed forces during WW2?
Approximately how many African Americans served in the armed forces during WW2?
1 million
What was the pre-war policy on black soldiers becoming officers?
What was the pre-war policy on black soldiers becoming officers?
Completely barred
What was the air force policy on black pilots before WW2?
What was the air force policy on black pilots before WW2?
Prohibited entirely
Who organised a march on Washington in 1941 to protest discrimination?
Who organised a march on Washington in 1941 to protest discrimination?
A. Philip Randolph
What did Roosevelt establish in response to Randolph's planned march?
What did Roosevelt establish in response to Randolph's planned march?
FEPC
What was a key limitation of the FEPC's power?
What was a key limitation of the FEPC's power?
Couldn't force firms to employ people
When did President Truman order racial equality in the military?
When did President Truman order racial equality in the military?
1948
Which civil rights organisation was formed during WW2?
Which civil rights organisation was formed during WW2?
CORE