Quiz on World War II – The War at Home

What significant change did World War II bring to the federal government of the United States?

• Decreased military spending

• No change in governmental intervention

• Increased governmental intervention and control

• Decreased governmental intervention

Which agency was responsible for controlling the economy during World War II?

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Agriculture

• Federal Reserve

• War Production Board

What was the unemployment rate in the United States by 1943?

• 5%

• 10%

• 2%

• 15%

What was the main reason for the increase in U.S. Gross National Product during the war?

• Decreased federal spending

• Increased exports

• Decreased imports

• Increased federal spending

How did the federal government finance much of the war?

• Through foreign investments

• By decreasing taxes

• By increasing taxes

• Through donations

What was the effect of World War II on big businesses in the United States?

• They became smaller

• They were nationalized

• They remained the same

• They got even bigger

Which city became a major manufacturing center due to defense spending?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Miami

What was the primary role of unions during World War II?

• To increase product prices

• To prevent labor strife

• To decrease wages

• To reduce factory production

Who was represented by the icon 'Rosie the Riveter'?

• Female factory workers

• Male factory workers

• Government officials

• Children in factories

What happened to many women workers after World War II?

• They became government officials

• Most were let go from high paying jobs

• They continued working as before

• They received higher positions