Answer
- Approximately 16 million men served in the United States military during World War II.
Fighting World War II necessitated the largest mobilization of resources and people in American history. Since nearly 16 million men served in the United States forces, women were needed to ensure that industrial production continued at a rapid pace. The “Rosie the Riveter” poster was published to encourage women to join the workforce, particularly in traditionally male-dominated industrial sectors. The Nineteenth Amendment (1920) granted women the right to vote, and it was ratified more than two decades prior to the United States entering World War II. Therefore, Choice A is incorrect. Traditional household roles didn’t meaningfully change until the mid-twentieth century, largely due to the greater professional opportunities women enjoyed during World War II. Therefore, Choice C is incorrect. Rosie the Riveter was a marketing tactic originally created by the Office for Emergency Management, and it became a feminist symbol and cultural icon after the poster became widely popular. So, Choice D is incorrect.
Which statement best explains why the federal government decided to feature a woman in this poster?
- Women received the right to vote immediately before the United States entered World War II.
- Approximately 16 million men served in the United States military during World War II.
- Traditional household roles declined at the beginning of the twentieth century.
- Rosie the Riveter was a feminist symbol and cultural icon.
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