World War II was not just waged in Europe and Asia; the home front was key to Allied victory. Using newspaper clippings from World War II and a map, scholars plot out wartime production in the United States. After that, class members discuss the relationship between the government and business during the conflict.

Concepts

primary source analysis, primary sources, world war ii, mass production, factories, raw materials, wartime, primary source images, the united states economy

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners map out the sources of wartime production in the United States using primary resources 

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need print outs or digital copies of primary sources
• Part of a series of lessons on the home front during World War II from the National World War II Museum

Pros

• Lesson includes all resources and is ready to use
• Primary sources are carefully curated to include pieces at a variety of reading levels

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1