PRESENTATION OUTLINE
MINORITIES IN THE U.S. DURING WORLD WAR II
During the Great Depression and into World War II, women and other minorities were greatly discriminated against, while remaining an essential piece to the war effort. As women and African Americans started to receive new job offers, Latinos and Japanese Americans were still facing harsh violence across America.
Women's Discrimination
Prior to and during World War II, women were greatly discriminated against. They were considered less important.
African American Discrimination
African Americans were the largest racial minority in World War II. They fought for their right to fight for America. Negro Labor Relations League was one of their biggest supporters.
Mexican Americans worked as laborers in the fields harvesting crops. Although cities didn't have large population of Mexican Americans they were still discriminated.
Women's Motivation
Although American women were greatly discriminated against during this time, they found that encouragement was one of their biggest motivators. "Rosie the Riveter" represented inspiration and gave these women the drive to get things done.
African Americans were urged to serve their country, and to win a double victory against racism at home and across the world.
WHEN WOMEN WERE NEEDED FOR WORK THEY USUALLY ACCEPTED FACTORY JOBS. MANY WOMEN TOOK JOBS MAKING BULLETS FOR USE DURING THE WAR.
African Americans Working
African Americans were enrolled in the army, but many were given lesser jobs. Those who fought at the front of the war were very successful in what they did.
Native Americans
Many Native Americans served in the army. More than 400 people from the Navajo tribe served in the Marines as code talkers.
Conclusion
America never would have won the war if Minorities weren't involved in helping. They made a major impact on the war and they still do today.
