What do Rosie the Riveter and Uncle Sam have in common? They both urged American workers to manufacture war goods. An informative video shows the push to produce enough war goods to meet the needs of the Allied troops overseas during World War II. Viewers learn about the switch from producing consumer goods, such as cars, to building planes and tanks for the military. 

Concepts

world war ii, warfare, wars, military history, manufacturing, american history

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to supplement a lesson about the economy during WWII
• Have learners create propaganda posters encouraging manufacturing in America during WWII

Classroom Considerations

• Presumes class members have studied propaganda techniques

Pros

• The video uses primary sources including newsreel footage 
• Provides a good introduction to the topic of military spending during wartime

Cons

• None