Resource Guide: Social Studies (Short Quiz)

What was implemented in 1940 to prepare the United States for defense?

• A new tax law

• A military draft

• A peace treaty

• A trade agreement

How many African Americans joined the Armed Forces during World War II?

• 500,000

• 900,000

• 1,500,000

• 350,000

How many women served in the Armed Forces during World War II?

• 500,000

• 900,000

• 350,000

• 1,000,000

What was the role of women in the Armed Forces during World War II?

• Combat soldiers

• Pilots

• Various support roles

• Engineers

Which group was involved in sending coded messages?

• Women Volunteers

• Tuskegee Airmen

• Navajo Code Talkers

• Japanese Americans

Which group was not segregated in the military?

• Navajo Code Talkers

• Women Volunteers

• Tuskegee Airmen

• Japanese Americans

Which group was known for their bravery in aerial combat?

• Navajo Code Talkers

• Women Volunteers

• Tuskegee Airmen

• Japanese Americans

Which group was involved in sending messages that were never deciphered by the enemy?

• Japanese Americans

• Tuskegee Airmen

• Navajo Code Talkers

• Women Volunteers

What was the employment situation in America before World War II?

• Full employment

• High unemployment

• Rapid job growth

• Stable job market

What role did students play in the war effort?

• They worked in factories

• They collected scrap metal and rubber

• They joined the military

• They planted victory gardens