Women were essential to the success of the Allied Powers in both World War I and World War II. Throughout this unit we have looked at the contributions women made, including as nurses, fighters, workers, and fundraisers. Based on what you’ve learned, pick two or three contributions women made to one or both of these Wars and explain whether or not these contributions were necessary. Do you think World War I or World War II could have been won by the Allies without the support and sacrifices of American women? Why or why not? If the United States entered into a global war today, do you believe such a war could be won without women?

Women were essential to the success of the Allied Powers in both World War I and World War II. Throughout this unit we have looked at the contributions women made, including as nurses, fighters, workers, and fundraisers. Based on what you’ve learned, pick two or three contributions women made to one or both of these Wars and explain whether or not these contributions were necessary. Do you think World War I or World War II could have been won by the Allies without the support and sacrifices of American women? Why or why not? If the United States entered into a global war today, do you believe such a war could be won without women?