World War II: Impact on American Homefront

What was a primary purpose of war bonds during WWII?

• To support foreign allies

• To increase public debt

• To decrease unemployment

• To fund military expenses

What was the role of Victory Gardens during WWII?

• Meeting places for war discussions

• Decorative purposes

• Supplementing rationed food

• Training grounds for soldiers

What was encouraged to keep inflation in check during the war?

• Purchasing war bonds

• Increasing imports

• Investing in foreign markets

• Borrowing money internationally

Which poster symbolized women's contribution to the war effort?

• Join the Army

• We Can Do It

• Freedom Is Not Free

• Uncle Sam Needs You

How did American cities change during WWII?

• Decreased in population

• Became isolated

• Were evacuated

• Experienced growth

What was the fate of Japanese-Americans during WWII?

• They were awarded for their loyalty

• They were sent to Japan

• They were promoted in military ranks

• They were interned in camps

What continued in America for morale during WWII?

• Large public gatherings

• Popular pastimes like baseball and movies

• Olympic Games

• International travel

What was a major effect of WWII on American women?

• Decreased workforce participation

• Restricted educational opportunities

• Increased domestic roles

• Expanded roles in manufacturing

Match the following

• Office of War Information

• Citizens bought these to support the war with money

• Victory Gardens

• Gardens that citizens grew to supplement their own food supply

• War Bonds

• Limited food and other resources needed for the war

• Rationing

• Government agency that filtered and distributed all information about the war