What was the main purpose of government ordered rationing during World War II?

To conserve raw materials for the war effort

To limit the growth of industry

To encourage women to enter the workforce

This World War II propaganda poster was probably used by the American government to encourage what for the war effort?

The manufacturing of materials needed for the war effort

Which strategy was NOT used by the American government during World War II to ensure the supply of essential products for the war was adequate?

A volunteer only military force

Government control of industrial production

Women entering the workforce in jobs typically held by men

Why were Japanese-Americans living on the west coast sent to internment camps during World War II?

There was a mistaken belief that they were aiding our enemy, Japan.

Many could not speak English and were being harassed by other Americans.

Evidence was seized from Japanese-American spies.

British Intelligence found out about a bombing plot planned by Californians of Japanese descent and the nation of Japan

What did businesses do during World War II to contribute to the war effort?

Converted from peacetime production to wartime production

Increased production of consumer goods

Decreased wartime production to take care of citizens on the homefront

Increased tariffs on imported goods

Both the entertainment industry and the media did what at home during WW2?

Boosted patriotic support for the war effort

Helped Americans focus on issues other than the war

Staged anti-war protests against the government

Prevented the publication of stories about the war

Why did women and minorities make economic gains during World War II?

Colleges and technical schools were giving more degrees to these groups.

Labor unions fought for equal opportunities for these groups.

New legislation required businesses to hire more workers.

What was the primary cause of the African-American migration to cities in the early 1940s?

Job opportunities in war plants

Passage of the Civil Rights Act

The United States government dealt with the press during World War II by —

limiting the ability of the media to report about the war

encouraging journalists to spy on civilians during the war

banning the use of film coverage about the war

requiring basic training for correspondents during the war

During World War II, the purpose of posters such as this was to —

show how Americans on the home front could contribute to the war effort

motivate American women to enter the work force in defense factories

encourage civilians to become members of the armed forces

pressure industries to dedicate their resources to war manufacturing

During World War II, the role of the Selective Service System in the United States was to —

increase industrial productivity

Which effect did United States participation in World War II have on the home front?

An increase in volunteers for the war effort

The end of racial segregation in the South

A decline in farm income due to war rationing

The growth of isolationism in the Midwest

During World War 2, war bonds, rationing, as well as rage and price controls all served to -

raise money and maintain supplies for the war effort

establish international relief funds

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What non-combative role was typical for African Americans to serve during World War II?

Tank operators

Infantry soldiers

Factory workers

Artillery specialists

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1 min • 1 pt

The government's goal in this campaign advertisement was to —

get Americans to focus on something besides the wa

teach Americans how to be farmers

keep Americans focused on the war effort

force companies to lower prices on canned goods

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Why were women and minorities able to make economic gains during World War II?

Increased educational opportunities for women and minorities.

Labor unions successfully demanded equal opportunities for these groups.

New civil rights legislation forced businesses to change their hiring practices.

A shortage of labor created new opportunities in the workplace.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did the American government respond to Japanese Americans after the forced internment ended?

Increased taxes to pay for internment

Issued a public apology for internment

Enforced segregated neighborhoods

Closed Japanese American businesses

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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During World War II, how did the United States' government control information regarding the war?

Censored reporting of the war

Increased taxes

Took control of all media outlets

Banned books and newspapers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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In 1988, why did Congress vote to pay thousands of dollars to surviving Japanese Americans who were placed in relocation camps during World War II?

The United Nations demanded the United States to pay reparations

Many citizens believed the internment of Japanese Americans was unjust.

The American government feared retribution from the Japanese government.

Many Japanese Americans were leaving the United States.

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The Supreme court case of Korematsu v. United States in 1944 supported which of the following ideas?

Only the Supreme Court can change the constitutional rights of American citizens

Supreme Court is unable to block presidential actions during wartime

Individual rights need to be preserved in national emergencies

Individual rights can be restricted under certain circumstances

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