Use the excerpt from the leaflet to answer the question.
Using the excerpt, answer (a) and (b).
(a) In 2-3 sentences, describe THREE ways in which women supported the troops, on both sides of the war.
(b) In 2-3 sentences, identify TWO ways in which the war affected American women and society in general.
a) Women supported the troops by knitting clothing and blankets for them, sending them care packages, and raising money for the war effort.
b) The war affected American women and society in general by increasing the number of women in the workforce, as well as creating a greater demand for women's labor. Additionally, the war caused a shift in gender roles, as women took on traditionally male roles in the workplace.