Prior to World War I women were …show more content…
The United States entered the World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Women power again was in demand and women's roles continued to change tremendously. In America Wars prior to World War II, there had been a discussion and opposition to using women in the armed forces. As men went off to World War II, women were needed for non-combat jobs such as switchboard operators, telegraphers, mechanics, and drivers. More than one hundred thousand women served in the women's Army Corps later became known as the Women's Army Corps, and also joined the United States Navy. The women in the wars effort was proven to be victorious and they left an everlasting mark on American society. World War II women faced the greatest challenges of trying to gain recognition and serve their country in more ways than they had in previous years. Women became comfortable with the roles as they changed in World War