WOMEN INVOLVED IN WORLD WAR 1

WOMEN ENTERED THE WAR AFTER THE U.S

• They entered the war in 1917.
• This increased support for women suffrage.
• Contributed to the 19th amendment.
• Men left their jobs so women filled them.
• Women were forced in their husbands spot when they died

THEY SENT RELIEF SUPPLIES TO EUROPE

• One thing they sent was weapons.

DR. ANNA SHAW

• Was head of women national defense.
• Coordinated their war efforts.
• She Died July 2, 1919.
• Was also a physician.

WOMEN ENTERED IN NEW WAYS

• Entered the navy
• Marines
• Lots of nurses
• 68% of women changed their jobs.
• Coast Guard,etc

MARY VAN KLEECK

• Head of industry service.
• Which then became women's bureau.
• Born June 26,1883 Glenham, New York.
• She Died June 8,1972.

SOURCES

• http://www.nwhm.org/online-exhibits/progressiveera/worldwarI.html
• Google images
• http://www.womensmemorial.org/H&C/History/wwi(war).html
• http://ethankokkola.weebly.com/index.html