WWII Review

Who were the famous African American pilots known for their heroism?

• Tuskegee Airmen
• Brooklyn Bombers
• Saskatchewan Sabers
• New England Patriots

During WWII, families were issued coupons to use for things like meat and gas. This is an example of

• rationing
• conservation
• government spending
• internment

Aside from taxes, _______ was responsible for most of the war funding...

• Rationing Coupons
• International Donations
• Government Savings
• War Bonds

The 1941 March on Washington promoted greater

opportunities for African Americans in the defense industry and the desegregation of the military. Which labor and civil

rights leader organized this event?

• Thurgood Marshall

• A. Phillip Randolph

• James Meredith

• Martin Luther King Jr.

The Pittsburgh Courier argued that African Americans should join the war effort in order to achieve a double victory over Hitler’s racism and racism at home in a campaign called  

• “Double V.”
• “Tuskegee Airmen.”
• “Fight for Right.”
• “Two V.”

Who was Rosie the  Riveter?

• The first woman to work in a factory during WWII
• a representation of American women that went to work during WWII
• A pretty girl used for make-up advertisements
• A famous pilot

During World War II, many women experienced a change in role in that they

• served in military combat positions

• worked in jobs formerly held by men

• controlled most corporations

• chaired several congressional committees

Communication aimed at convincing others of a particular idea or position

• Propaganda
• Bias
• slogan
• Name-calling

What was the purpose of this type of propaganda during WWII?

• To convince Americans to plan vacations in advance

• To prevent Americans from placing themselves in dangerous situations

• To encourage Americans to conserve fuel and rubber for the war effort

• To allow soldiers to travel throughout the U.S. safely

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?

• Giving aid to the Allies without joining the war
• Giving aid to the Axis without joining the war
• Sending troops to fight in Europe
• Helping China fight the Soviets