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Women became most independent after World War 1, taking on the "men's roles" but but became more independent again during WW2. Some main roles of women before WW2 are nurses, shop assistants and typists.
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∙ 9y agoPrior to World War II, women typically did not work. They stayed home and ran the household. Once the men left for the war, women started taking their places in industry.
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Did kids get a higher wage than women did during World War 2?
By 1939 child labor laws were in place and children could not work. So, the answer to the question is no. Children were not working.
When was the beginig of World War 2?
September 1, 1939 September 3, 1939, actually.
What region did Germany conquer before the start of World War 2?
* Austria (1938) * Sudetenland (1938) * The rest of Bohemia and Moravia (March 1939) * The Memel area of Lithuania (March 1939)
How long was World War 2?
World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945. It was the deadliest conflict in human history.
First Canadian troops in action in World War 2?
Canadian Air forces were involved in the Battle of Britain and our Navy played one of the most important roles of the war providing supplies and Convoy protection to Britain almost right from the start in 1939.
What are the release dates for Little Women - 1939 TV?
Little Women - 1939 TV was released on: USA: 22 December 1939
What has the author Margaret Biddle written?
Margaret Biddle has written: 'The women of England' -- subject(s): Women, World War, 1939-1945
How did world reaction to the pact change between 1939 and 1941?
The world reaction to what pact? There were many pacts formed before and during the years of 1939 to 1941 that had many affects and reactions in the world.
What has the author Sonia Amin written?
Sonia Amin has written: 'The world of Muslim women in colonial Bengal, 1876-1939' -- subject(s): History, Women, Muslim women
What has the author Carol A Twinch written?
Carol A. Twinch has written: 'Women on the land' -- subject(s): History, Women, Women in agriculture, Women's Land Army (Great Britain), World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1939-1945
What are the release dates for Women in the Wind - 1939?
Women in the Wind - 1939 was released on: USA: 15 April 1939 Portugal: 10 June 1943
What has the author Nan Heacock written?
Nan Heacock has written: 'Battle stations!' -- subject(s): American Personal narratives, Biography, Economic aspects of World War, 1939-1945, History, Shipbuilding industry, Women, Women pipe fitters, World War, 1939-1945
How many European Jews were there before World War 2?
About 9.4 million in 1939.
What actors from Gone With the Wind won Oscars in 1939?
Vivien Leigh and Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar for their roles in Gone with the Wind (1939).
What are the ratings and certificates for Hotel for Women - 1939?
Hotel for Women - 1939 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16
When was Twelve Women created?
Twelve Women was created in 1939.
What has the author Mary Steele Ross written?
Mary Steele Ross has written: 'American women in uniform' -- subject(s): Uniforms, Women, World War, 1939-1945
