What was life like for civilians at home during World War II? The short video shows young academics a glimpse of what life was like in America for those not fighting in the war. Topics covered include the need to ration and the cultivation of victory gardens. Newsreels, images, and newspaper headlines are combined to make the video more engaging for historians. 

Concepts

world war ii, american history, propaganda, the home front

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to show examples of wartime propaganda 
• Have learners write journal entries based on civilian life in America during WWII

Classroom Considerations

• Presumes class members have studied propaganda techniques

Pros

• Uses primary sources such as video shot during the war
• The video highlights women's roles during WWII

Cons

• None