The Home Front

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The Home Front

• U.S. History 8.4A

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Mobilization

• 1. Military
• 2. Govt control of economy

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1. Military

• 5 million volunteer
• 10 million drafted

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Military- Minorities in support roles
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• Womens Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC)
• Minorities in segregated units

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Military- Minorities

• Tuskegee Airmen
• 442nd Regimental Combat Team

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Office of Civilian Defense
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• Protect US from sabotage and attack

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2. Gov control of economy

• Controls production, prices, wages

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War Production Board

• Determine needs
• Contract to make war goods

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Office of Price Administration

• Wage price controls
• Ration system

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• Recycle conserve
• Victory gardens

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Braceros

• Mexican farm workers

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Financing war

• Most paid for w/ war bonds
• Revenue Act increased income taxes

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