DOL-05.05.25

Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

• The German invasion of Poland.

• Hitler becoming the "Führer" in 1934.

• The Kristallnacht in 1938.

• The opening of the Dachau prison camp.

Which detail from the text supports the key idea that Tennessee changed to a more industrial state during World War II?

• Governor Cooper met Germany's Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler, in 1937.

• More factories were built during this period.

• The Tennessee State Guard was created in January 1941.

• Women's clubs knitted sweaters.

Which details from the text support the key idea that Tennesseans actively contributed to the war effort? Select TWO correct answers.

• The people in Tennessee bought rationed amounts of food for the war.

• Governor Cooper met Germany's Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler, in 1937.

• The Tennessee State Guard was created in January 1941.

• Women's clubs knitted sweaters and rolled bandages for soldiers.

• Many Tennesseans moved from rural areas to cities for employment.

Which details from the text support the key idea that Tennessee took precautions to prepare for WWII? Select TWO correct answers.

• Many Tennesseans moved out of the countryside to find employment. (paragraph 1)

• Before, Tennessee had been a mostly agricultural state. (paragraph 2)

• The governor prepared the state for the growth of war industries, military training exercises and military bases. (paragraph 3)

• The Tennessee State Guard was created in January 1941. (paragraph 4)

• People in Tennessee bought rationed amounts of food. (paragraph 5)

What is the central idea of the text "Tennessee during World War II”?

• Tennessee prepared for the war early through Governor Cooper's leadership efforts.

• Women in Tennessee contributed to the war by making supplies for American soldiers.

• World War II brought major economic and industrial changes to Tennessee and its people.

• Tennessee's State Guard was established months before the attack on Pearl Harbor.