Curated OER
World War II Notes
In this World War II study guide worksheet, students read the notes provided regarding U.S. involvement in the war and add notes of their own.
PBS
The War: At Home: War Production
From the extensive PBS site on World War II, you can read about the mobilization of American industry in support of the U.S. troops in World War II. Find out why not only industry was changed, but how the mobilization affected society....
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Executive Order 9024
Here you will find the text of President Roosevelt's executive order that created the War Production Board whose duty was to oversee the production of war materials. Read about all the duties of this board.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: American Neutrality (The u.s. And the European War)
A detailed PowerPoint reviewing the neutral position the United States held at the beginning of World War II.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Wwii: American Home Front
A thorough PowerPoint study tool engaging students reviewing what was happening in the United States during World War II.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture: War Production Board
Although this article from the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History focuses mainly on the industries in Oklahoma that were impacted by the War Production Board, you can get a good sense of how American industry as a whole converted to...