A DBQ on World War Two

In 1939 the world entered one of its gloomiest periods when World War II began. America officially entered the war in 1942. Although it was fought on foreign lands, it had a great effect on the American home front. Women experienced everlasting changes in their lives. Citizens across the country felt a greater sense of nationalism, along with a fear of foreigners. World War II had permanent effects on many aspects of American life.
<Tab/>One way that WWII effected America was the fact that women started entering the workforce. People designed posters to support women in the workforce. One poster included an image of "Rosie the Riveter", a buff young woman that represented working women, with the famous quote "We can do it!"…