The United States had always sustained itself and began to emerge as world power since 1776 when they declared their independence. As World War II approached the United States was ending their economic depression allowing them to remain powerful yet neutral during the second world war. The fight had began in 1939 when Hitler, Germany's fascist leader, invaded Poland after signing the treaty of Versailles and then later invading the Soviet Union. Britain and France responded after many days or avoiding them and World War II had officially started. December 7, 1941 a day which will live in infamy, the day that changed America's perspective, the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor leaving the United States with no other option but to enter the war ready to dominate and end the brutalist war in history. Due to entering the war the United State changed domestically allowing more woman to have jobs outside of their household, and allowed their relationship to change worldwide since they created allies and targeted Japan. …show more content…
Being a participant in such a time consuming and large production war it opened new doors to all genders allowing women to enlist in the army and help produce all arms needed to prosper in the war. Woman preferred to work in the defense industry rather than stay in their domestic household jobs. Many of the nation's factories were flourished with females working as airplane riveters, ship welders, and drill press operators. (Henretta, 776-777). Many preferred to go and sacrifice their life and fight for their nation instead of being a servant. By the end of the war (1945) woman made up 36 percent of the labor force, the highest it has ever been. New opportunities opened up for woman, a new