Ch.11 20th century Section 5 LA in WWII

Ch. 11

20th Century

Section 5:

WII

Multiple Choice

What kind of impact did the Andrew Higgins' have on Louisiana's economy?

• Higgins' economic contributions to Louisiana were limited to World War II.

• Higgins' businesses contributed to millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to the state for many years.

• Higgins only economic impact was during the World War II.

• Higgins was able to benefit the state's economy through a specialized business model.

Multiple Choice

How did the WWII help to diversify Louisiana's economy?

• added more industrial type businesses

• added more medical hospitals

• agricultural development increased

• It reinforced the importance of petroleum industry.

Multiple Select

Identify 3 ways Louisiana most influenced the war effort during World War II?

• Constructed the Higgins Boat for transportation of troops

• manufactured tanks for use in combat

• served as a location for training military forces.

• supplied the armed forces with ammunition

• provided ports for shipping equipment

Multiple Choice

Which group joined the workforce in great numbers during WW2?

• women

• children

• people of Irish descent

• Anglo Americans