WWII Homefront Review

What was the daily cost of WWII ?

• $250 B

• $200 B

• $300 M

• $250 M

Which Federal office ramped up civilian participation in the war effort?

• Department of Homeland Security

• Office of Civilian Affairs

• Department of Defense

• Office of War Mobilization

What was the name of the female propaganda icon who represented female workers on the home front?

• Princess Peach

• Rosie the Riveter

• Mona the Manufacturer

• Jude the Obscure

What were the two targets of the Double-V Campaign?

• Fascism Abroad

• German U-boats

• Racism at Home

• Inadequate Supplies

How many women served in the military in WWII?

• 350 K

• 3 M

• 6 M

• 175 K

Why were Zoot suits used as an excuse to racially discriminate against Latin American youth in Los Angeles?

• The suits used excess fabric.

• The lapels were not stylish enough.

• The suits were too revealing.

• The suits didn't match military uniform.

The _______ Program allowed roughly 4 million Mexican laborers to come to the US and work on primarily short-term, agricultural labor contracts.

• Gaucho

• Biblioteca

• Bracero

• Bravado

The ________ Race Riots of _______ were one of the most deadly riots on the home front during WWII.

• Detroit; 1945

• Denver; 1943

• Lansing; 1945

• Detroit; 1943

Victory Gardens were one of the most effective civilian production programs during WWII, making up ____% - ____% of all produce grown during the war.

• 20 - 30

• 30 - 40

• 60 - 70

• 80 - 90

Which three American Automotive Companies aided the war effort by constructing tanks, jeeps, planes and other military vehicles?

• GMC

• Chrysler

• Pontiac

• Ford

• Chevrolet