World War II: The Home Front

Propaganda posters encouraged actions to support the war effort _____

• at home

• in Europe

• in the government

During World War II many everyday items were _____.

• rationed

• distributed freely

The limited supply of items during World War II led many families to _____.

• starve

• overeat

• plant "victory gardens"

• protest with speeches and marches

This poster shows _____ for women who took the action described above.

• appreciation

• disrespect

The purpose of this poster was to _____ this action.

• encourage

• discourage

By the end of World War II, the number of women working in U.S. business and industry had significantly _____.

• increased

• decreased

The United States used propaganda during World War II to influence _____.

• the military

• the American public

• the American government

What was the first item rationed in the United States during World War II?

• rubber

• coffee

• meat

• shoes

By the end of World War II, _____ of the people working in U.S. business and industry were women.

• one-third

  (1/3)

• one-half

  (1/2)

• one-tenth

  (1/10)

• one-fifth

  (1/5)

Television was not a common good in many American households during World War II.

• True

• False