World War II Quiz

What was the purpose of rationing in the United States during WWII?

• To reduce the production of goods

• To encourage overconsumption of products

• To limit the amount of a certain product each person can get

• To increase the availability of products for everyone

What was the main purpose of propaganda ads and posters in the United States during WWII?

• To discourage people from supporting the war effort

• To promote patriotism and self-sacrifice

• To criticize the government's handling of the war

• To discourage people from buying war bonds

What was the 'Double V' campaign during WWII?

• A campaign for victory against the enemy overseas and victory against racism at home

• A campaign to recruit more soldiers

• A campaign to promote women's rights

• A campaign to increase food production

Which group of African American soldiers served mainly as bomber escorts and engaged in direct combat with German fighter planes?

• Tuskegee Airmen

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Montford Point Marines

• Red Ball Express

What was the unique contribution made by the Navajo soldiers during WWII?

• They served as Infantrymen in Europe

• They broke German codes at D-Day

• They served as fighter Pilots in China against Japan

• They were "code talkers" who created a code that could not be broken by the Japanese

Which statement about Vernon Baker's experience in during WWII is correct?

• He developed new military technology that was used on the battlefield

• He led the Double V campaign and became the leading Civil Rights activiist in America

• He eventually received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism and bravery

• He served as a code talker

What was the main impact of the 'Double V' campaign during WWII?

• Integration of the military

• Recognition of African American soldiers

• Improvement of living conditions in internment camps

• Rejection of racism and seeds for the post-War civil rights movement

Which of the following denied American citizens their fundamental liberties during WWII?

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Hearing of the House Un-American Activities Committee

• Executive order 9066/internment of Japanese Americans

• Sacco and Vanzetti trial

What was the reasoning behind Japanese internment

• A quarantine to prevent small pox

• protection for Japanese Americans

• to train Japanese Americans to fight in the war

• Many Americans were worried about loyalty of Japanese Americans

The Office of War Information was largely responsible for which of the following

• development of the atomic bomb

• war propaganda

• resupplying the troops

• organizing war production