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WOMENS ROLES IN FACTORIES DURING WWII
Women's Jobs and Roles in Factories
Women worked 6 days a week. They performed in assembly lines which produced aircraft, engines, tanks, and trucks.
Challenges and Obstacles While Working in Factories
Women only had a few holidays off. They were even asked to work overtime to keep the assembly lines in production.
Women's Accomplishments and Impact While Working in Factories
The women created 300,000 aircraft, 12,000 ships, 86,000 tanks, and 64,000 landing craft total.
Notable Women and Their Actions in the Factories
Some important
women in the factories were Lucille Little, Amanda Smith, Wong Ruth Mae Moy, Olive Ann Beech, and Rose Will Monroe (Rosie the Riveter)
Important Organizations
Some helpful organizations were Beech Aircrafts, Women's Land Army, Vega Aircraft Corporation, Ford Motor Company (Willow Run), Douglas Aircraft Company, and North American Avitation Inc.
Important Facts and Figures
From 1939-1945, women doubled industrial production in factories. Production increased from 37% to 67% during that time period.
