World War II: US Homefront

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Which describes the Lend-Lease Act?

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Allowed the US to give military supplies to countries they felt had to be defended to protect US interests.

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The government gave these to families telling them how much of certain foods and goods they could buy.

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Ration Books

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Why did Americans grow Victory Gardens during World War II?

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To make sure they had enough food as the nation rationed.

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What was the purpose of rationing and Victory Gardens?

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To keep soldiers and civilians fed so no one starved

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What was the purpose of the Women's Army Core?

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To train women before they took jobs in the military

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What was the goal of posters such as Rosie the Riveter?

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To motivate women to find work in factories as men were drafted

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What was the goal of the Bracero Program?

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To bring farm workers from Mexico because US men were being drafted

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Which describes Executive Order 9066?

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It forced Japanese-Americans into internment camps against their will

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What event in World War 2 caused Americans to support Executive Order 9066 and increased hatred of the Japanese?

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The Pearl Harbor attack