EDU-397 Literacy Links Presentation: America in World War Two

What was FDR's purpose in giving his well-known "Infamy Speech?"

• To inform the American public about the surrender of the Japanese Empire

• To encourage Americans to purchase war bonds to support the war effort

• To announce the German invasion and occupation of France

• To push Congress to declare war on Japan and to inform the American public about the Japanese Empire's attack on Pearl Harbor

Which of the following would be considered a primary source?

• A textbook on American history

• An interview with a soldier who fought on D-Day

• A map of Europe during World War Two drawn after the conflict by a historian

• A magazine article describing conditions on the front lines in Europe during World War Two written by a historian

How was the shortage of workers in America due to many men enlisting in the armed forces during World War Two addressed?

• Women and minorities began to hold positions in industry

• Men who did not enlist were drafted to work for the war industry

• Enlisted men were deployed on the Home Front to work for the war industry

• Canada made up for deficits in American production by exporting Canadian goods to America

What was one effect of the growth of industry during World War Two?

• American goods became significantly cheaper because industry was producing goods at a high rate

• Boom towns grew around industrial centers

• All goods were in plentiful supply in America during the war

• There was a migration away from industrial centers due to the noise

How many American men served in the United States military during World War Two?

• One hundred and thirteen million

• Five hundred and twenty thousand

• Sixteen million

• Twenty million

Which of the following is in proper chronological order?

• U.S. Isolation, Infamy Speech, Declaration of War on Japan, Pearl Harbor Attack

• Declaration of War on Japan, Infamy Speech, Pearl Harbor Attack, U.S. Isolation

• Pearl Harbor Attack, U.S. isolation, Infamy Speech, Declaration of War on japan

• U.S. Isolation, Pearl Harbor Attack, Infamy Speech, Declaration of War on Japan

The conditions in Home Front industry were difficult and/or dangerous.

• False

• True

Who was FDR's "Infamy Speech" directly addressed to?

• The American people

• The House of Representatives

• The Vice President and members of Congress

• The Senate

What was a consequence for Americans at home resulting from American participation in World War Two?

• Cheaper gasoline prices and lesser profits for American companies due to no vehicles being produced

• An overwhelming surplus of food since so many enlisted men were abroad

• Rationing of certain goods needed for the war effort

• Increased taxes on sugar and stamps

Note-taking is effective in the classroom.

• True

• False