American Homefront during World War II Assessment

What event caused the United States to enter World War II?

• Invasion of Poland

• Bombing of London

• Battle of Normandy

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

What system was established to limit consumption of goods during the war?

• Rationing

• Victory Gardens

• Scrap metal drives

• Recycling program

What investment did the US government urge people to buy to help pay for the war?

• War bonds

• Stocks

• Real estate

• Gold

What famous poster symbolized the role of women in the workforce during the war?

• Join the Fight

• We Can Do It

• Support Our Troops

• Victory is Ours

Which region of the US experienced a manufacturing boom during the war?

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Midwest

• Northeast

What was the darker chapter of America's 20th century mentioned in the text?

• Great Depression

• Internment of Japanese-Americans

• Vietnam War

• Civil Rights Movement

What were the Red Guards mentioned in the text associated with?

• Nazi Germany

• Mao's China

• Soviet Union

• Imperial Japan

What effect of the war on the American homefront would reverberate for decades to come?

• Political stability

• Cultural diversity

• Social fabric

• Economic growth

What event marked the turning point for the United States during World War II?

• D-Day invasion of Normandy
• Attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese
• Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
• Battle of Midway

How did the war affect American citizens at home?

• People were encouraged to conserve resources and limit consumption.
• The government established a system of rationing for various goods.
• Community scrap metal and rubber drives were organized.
• All of the above.