World War II Quiz

During WWII, what was a major role that women played in the United States?

• Serving as primary soldiers

• Filling jobs left by men

• Leading political movements

• Designing military equipment

What was the purpose of Victory gardens during WWII?

• Decorative purposes

• Support the troops by supplementing food supplies

• Increase exports

• Educate children about agriculture

What was the historical significance of the Korematsu vs. U.S. case?

• It upheld that individual rights of citizens may be limited for national security

• It declared internment of U.S. Citizens unconstitutional

• It upheld segregation of public spaces as long as they are "separate but equal"

• It limited to power of the U.S. President during wartime.

What action did President Reagan take in 1988 concerning Japanese American internment during WWII?

• He upheld the actions taken during the war

• He issued a formal apology and recognized it as a mistake

• He ignored the issue

• He commissioned a new internment camps for research purposes

Identify the primary reason for the use of propaganda on the home front during World War II.

• To entertain the population

• To increase knowledge about other cultures

• To boost morale and support for the war effort

• To promote peace talks

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

During WWII each household was only allowed to purchase a certain amount of items at a time. This was called __________?

• collecting
• buying 
• donating
• rationing

During World War I, all ways to support the war effort included in the word "Liberty." For example, "Liberty Bonds and "Liberty Gardens." During World War II, everything for the war effort included the word________

• Victory

• Winning

• Freedom

• Allied

Identify this famous World War II Icon.

• Uncle Sam

• Columbia

• Rosie the Riveter

• Susan the Spy