WWII Homefront

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Where did the Zoot Suit Riots take place?

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Los Angeles, CA

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Who were the famous African American pilots known for their heroism? Options: Tuskegee Airmen, Brooklyn Bombers, Saskatchewan Sabers, New England Patriots

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Tuskegee Airmen

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During WWII, families were issued coupons to use for things like meat and gas. This is an example of

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rationing

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Which groups were associated with wearing zoot suits as a form of protest? (Options: women, Mexican-American youths, African-American youths, Japanese-American youths)

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Mexican-American youths

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Aside from taxes, _______ were responsible for most of the war funding...

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War Bonds

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How did the code talkers affect the outcome of the Battle of Iwo Jima?

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They sent more than 800 coded messages.

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First regular army corps for women

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Women’s Army Corps

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Who was Rosie the  Riveter?

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a representation of American women that went to work during WWII

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During World War II, many women experienced a change in role in that they worked in jobs formerly held by men.

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worked in jobs formerly held by men

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Communication aimed at convincing others of a particular idea or position

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Propaganda