Domestic Impact of WWII

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: After the war, people had to buy goods that had been rationed, while businesses rapidly raised prices they had been forced to keep low during the war. This resulted in rapid deflation.

• True

• False

Why were natural resources, like gasoline, scarce in the United States during WWII?

• The U.S. government did not want to spend money on natural  resources.

• The U.S. had all the  natural resources it needed.

• Natural resources were scarce because they were needed for the  war effort. 

• Americans were greedy and did not want to share the natural resources. 

What was one major social change in the United States as a result of WWII?

• Increased urbanization

• Decreased employment opportunities for women

• Decline in civil rights movements

• Reduction in industrial production

How did WWII impact the role of women in the workforce?

• Women were encouraged to stay at home

• Women took on roles traditionally held by men

• Women were excluded from industrial jobs

• Women only worked in agriculture

What was the purpose of war bonds during WWII?

• To decrease inflation

• To fund the military efforts

• To support foreign allies

• To reduce national debt

Which of the following was a domestic impact of WWII on the U.S. economy?

• Increased unemployment

• Economic recession

• Industrial growth

• Decline in consumer goods production

What was the GI Bill, passed after WWII?

• A law to provide housing for veterans

• A program to support war widows

• Legislation to offer educational benefits to veterans

• A bill to increase military spending

How did WWII affect racial segregation in the United States?

• It ended segregation completely

• It had no impact on segregation

• It led to increased segregation

• It laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement

What was the impact of WWII on American agriculture?

• Decreased production due to labor shortages

• Increased mechanization and production

• Complete halt in agricultural exports

• Shift to organic farming

Which demographic change occurred in the U.S. as a result of WWII?

• Mass migration to rural areas

• Increased birth rates

• Urbanization and migration to cities

• Decrease in immigration