United States History Question: How did World War II change the roles of some marginalized people?
A. Decreased their employment opportunities
B. Limited their employment to traditional roles only
C. Significantly increased their employment opportunities, especially in defense industries
C. Significantly increased their employment opportunities, especially in defense industries
During World War II, as men went off to fight in the war, there was a shortage of labor in the United States. This led to an increase in employment opportunities for marginalized groups, including women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and other minorities. Many of these groups were able to find work in defense industries producing weapons, vehicles, and other supplies needed for the war effort. This change in employment opportunities helped to break down some of the traditional barriers that limited the roles of marginalized people in society.