Letters of WWI and WWII

1. Who you are and how did you decide?

A woman at work in America. I decided this because we have learned a lot about soldiers in war. It was definitely tough and many were probably tired. For me, being a soldier looked like something I would be so I took the opposite role. During this time, there was this huge switch from a housewife to a employee. Back then, I'm sure that was an abrupt change for most women. I thought it would be interesting to research about that change because women are being brought into a completely new environment. I know I would be confused, it's like starting a new educational level. There was a bit of a shock when I had to move from Middle School to High School. It's also interesting to know how women were treated even though they were doing a majority of the behind-the-scenes work while men were away.

2. Research! Including specific links and the major topics, people, & info in your letter.
Links are in sources.
- Women were a bit patriotic
- War heavily relied on women
- Women were busy with a lot more duties
- Jobs included: Medical, clerical, and manual labor

3. An overview of the tone & ideas of your letter.
Tone:
- Exhausted. A bit bombarded with home and work at the same time.
- Worried that her husband is fighting a dangerous war
- Dependent on her kids to be independent (A bit unsure)
Ideas:
- Eager about the war (Use flashback and say it was great but then it progressed to being hard work,)

4. Sources:

Different women in World War One: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/women-in-world-war-one.html
Names and stories of different women: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWwomen.htm

Info about working women during WWI: http://www.warandgender.com/wgwomwwi.htm
Letters to a woman: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~rstaley/wwlettr1.htm
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/personal/large/ww1_letters/ww1_letters.htm