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 * On December 8th, 1941, the day after the day that will live in infamy, Pearl Harbor. The US and President Roosevelt decided to go to war with Japan. 3 days later, Germany has declared war on us. With America scared, Some may call it a test of the USs will and courage. But nonetheless, we need to fight two wars on both sides of each coast. **


 * During the time of war, all components of life are put towards the war. Education, Entertainment and even what you eat. These things that are affected all add up to the Home Front. When you look up the definition you will get. The civilian population and activities of a nation whose armed forces are engaged in war abroad. These were the activities of everyday life of citizens to help and achieve one thing, help take out the Allied powers. **


 * The Home Front affected three types of citizens. Moms, Dads and the Children. The Men were working to help the war effort at work by building materials to send to both fronts. Women had to cut back on shopping that with rationing that may allow them not to get a certain item anymore. Some women also had to join the workforce to help the effort. Some could argue though that children were the most affected by the war. **


 * Children had to grow up a little faster than normal. There was no more time for the fun in games of childhood for some. It may have meant getting a small job, helping around the house, or filling in for that empty spot for a father at war. But for those lucky few who were not affected badly, many would have studied, played sports and games. Some would help the war effort by donating fats, seeds or tin metal to help create war materials. This was a type of patriotism that they would show. Some teenagers needed to drop out to fight or to bring home a extra income. **


 * Sources **

"The War at Home: World War II (Overview)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2012. Web. 13 May 2012. [|__http://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Topics/Display/1182260__]


 * The American Family in World War II." The American Family in World War II. Web. 13 May 2012. . **
 * [|__http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1692.html__] **


 * [|__http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/learning_history/children_ww2/children_ww2_specific.cfm__] **

 Front: n. pag. Print. I used this to get a better idea on rationing ||
 * "Rationing and War Bonds: Daily life during the War." World War II:The Home


 * "Pearl Harbor:Galvanizing a Nation." World War II: The Home Front: n. pag. ||