Women Work in Factories: Rosie the Riveter — Reading Comprehension

During World War II, many men left their homes to become soldiers and fight overseas. Because of this, American factories needed new workers. Women across the country stepped up to help. They took jobs building airplanes, ships, and tanks. This was a big change because, before the war, most factory jobs were done by men.

The government wanted more women to join the workforce. They created posters and songs to encourage women. One famous poster showed a woman with a red bandana and strong arm. She said, "We Can Do It!" She became known as Rosie the Riveter. Rosie became a symbol of women's strength and bravery.

Women learned new skills quickly. They worked together to build things the soldiers needed for the war. Some women became welders or drove trucks. Others worked in offices or tested machines. Their hard work helped America win the war.

After the war ended in 1945, many men came back home. Some women left their factory jobs, but others stayed. The work women did during the war changed the way people thought about what women could do. Rosie the Riveter showed that women were strong and important to the country.

Interesting Fact: More than 6 million women worked in factories during World War II, showing the world what women could achieve.

Who is Rosie the Riveter?

What did women build in factories?

What year did World War II end?

Why did women start working in factories?

How did Rosie the Riveter help?

What did women show during WWII?

The war changed jobs for women. True or false?

What does 'skills' mean in the passage?