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1. Relief efforts in the Great Depression:
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One illustration of relief programs that principally helped men during the Economic crisis
of the early 20s was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This program gave job
opportunities to youthful, jobless men in ecological conservation projects.
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The Public Works Administration (PWA) was another program that prevalently helped men
by zeroing in on the development of public infrastructure like buildings and structures.
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The Works Progress Administration (WPA) is a third example, which pointed toward giving
position to the jobless and unemployed, however its projects were frequently outfitted
towards male- dominated sectors e.g. construction.
2. Effects of the Great Depression:
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It prompted a decrease in marriage rates as economic uncertainty and vulnerability made
individuals reluctant to start their own families.
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Divorce rates additionally diminished during this period as economic hardships made
divorcing really hard.The Great Depression led to a decline in marriage rates as economic
uncertainty made people hesitant to start families.
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Desertion of wives by husbands increased as men struggled to cope with financial
pressures.
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The Great Depression had a contradictory impact on birth control, with some families
avoiding pregnancies due to economic concerns, while others faced reduced access to
contraception.
3. Stereotype of young women in the 1920s:
- The stereotype of young women in the 1920s was the "Flapper." Characteristics of the
Flapper included a rejection of traditional Victorian values, embrace of a more liberated lifestyle,
bobbed hairstyles, fashionable clothing, and participation in social and recreational activities.
4. Women in the armed forces during WWII:
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Approximately 350,000 women served in the armed forces during World War II.
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The women's wing in the army was known as the Women's Army Corps (WAC).
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Women in the army performed various roles, including clerical and administrative tasks,
medical services, and communication duties.
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The Women's Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) organization consisted of female pilots who
performed non-combat flying missions, such as ferrying planes and towing targets for
training exercises.
5. Expectations for legislation concerning women's affairs after gaining the right to vote:
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Expectations included the anticipation of progressive legislation addressing issues like
equal pay, improved working conditions, and expanded opportunities for women in various
fields.
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It was expected that women would vote collectively, prioritizing issues related to women's
rights and social reforms.
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The actual results after women gained the right to vote were mixed, with progress in some
areas but continued challenges in achieving comprehensive legislative changes.
6. Women's suffrage and organizations:
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The organization that worked the most to pass the 19th Amendment was the National
American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA).
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After the passage of the 19th Amendment, the membership of NAWSA declined as its
primary goal had been achieved.
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NAWSA transformed into the League of Women Voters, focusing on education and
encouraging women's participation in politics.
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Alice Paul founded the National Woman's Party (NWP), advocating for more radical
measures to advance women's rights, including the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Policies of Alice Paul's NWP differed from the League of Women Voters, as the NWP
sought more immediate and direct action, including protests and civil disobedience, to
achieve gender equality.
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