What did rosie the riveter symbolize during world war ii?

Answer 1

Mostly the fact that in the absence of the vast majority of the younger men of the country, many women were employed in the various factories to build the military equipment which the soldiers,sailors and airmen used to fight and win the war. This was the first time many of these women had been employed and earned a paycheck. It had ramifications in society which remain to the present day.

Answer 2

Woman who fought on the front l ines in Europe

Answer 3

The thousands (millions) of women (Rosie the Riveters) replaced the manpower shortage that was created in American industry (the war effort) because of the men leaving for the service. The posters created were a great morale builder (We can do it!). It also gave women a real sense of purpose, knowing that they were not only keeping the home fires burning, but helping their loved ones to win the war and return home.

Answer 4

Answer She was not a real person. She was a caricuture and a symbol of the working women who helped with the war effort by working in factories and assembly lines.

Answer 5

Rosie the Riveter was a cultural icon in the United States, representing the women that worked in the US factories whilst the men were fighting in Europe and the Pacific.

Answer 6

Women who worked in factories - APEX (CORRECT)

Answer 7

Women who worked in factories

Answer 8

Women who worked in factories :)

Answer 9

Working women

Answer 10

Women in the workplace