WWII Quiz

What was the Baby Boom?

• The Baby Boom was a marked increase in birth rates after World War II, primarily from 1946 to 1964.
• A government program to promote family planning by instituting government birth rate requirements for WWII Veterans.

• A cultural movement focused on parenting styles.
• A decline in birth rates during the 1950s.

What did the Double V Campaign stand for?

• Victory in technology and victory in healthcare.
• Victory over Fascism and victory against racism.

• Victory for all nations and victory for the economy.
• Victory in sports and victory in education.

Where were POW Camps Located in South Carolina

• Camp Croft Greenville, Fort Jackson Columbia, and the Charleston area.

• Camp Pendleton, California
• Fort Bragg, South Carolina
• Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

What was the significance of the G.I. Bill?

• It was a peace treaty signed after World War II.

• It provided veterans with funds for college education and housing.

• It was a military strategy used during World War II.

• It was a campaign to promote women's rights.

how did the Doolittle Raid affect WWII

• The raid was primarily a failure that demoralized American forces.
• It led to an immediate surrender of Japan.
• The Doolittle Raid boosted American morale and weakened Japanese Morale.

• The Doolittle Raid had no significant impact on the war effort, but was good for PR

What type of work did German POW's do in SC during the War?

• German POWs were involved in construction of military bases.
• German POWs served as military guards in camps.
• German POWs worked in factories producing weapons.
• German POWs worked in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing

Japanese Interment camps. What was there purpose, who was located there?

• To provide housing for Japanese tourists.
• To promote Japanese culture in America.
• To train Japanese spies for World War II.
• The purpose was to detain Japanese Americans, primarily those on the West Coast.

What was the main purpose of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, aka the GI bill?

• To fund military operations abroad.
• To provide housing for active-duty soldiers.
• To provide benefits for veterans to reintegrate into civilian life.
• To support the construction of military bases.

Which military base is located in South Carolina and served as a shipbuilding and repair facility during World War II?

• Charleston Naval Shipyard
• Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
• Beaufort Naval Air Station
• Fort Jackson

Which U.S. Army base is the largest site for basic training and serves as a primary training center for new soldiers?

• Fort Hood
• Fort Bragg
• Fort Jackson
• Fort Benning