VS. 10a-b Review

How did ordinary Virginia citizens contribute to the food supply for the war effort during World War II?

• by importing exotic seeds from Europe

• by stopping all farming to focus on factory work

• by planting Victory Gardens to grow their own fruits and vegetables

• by selling home grown food to Europe

What was the purpose of U.S. savings bonds during World War II?

• to help the government finance the massive costs of the war

• to pay for construction of new highways in VA

• to provide citizens with a way to purchase expensive goods from overseas

• to replace the use of paper money in Virginia stores

What is the definition of rationing?

• a program that required citizens to move into the military barracks

• limiting the number of certain goods people could buy to ensure enough for the military

• the process of drafting anyone over the age of 18 into the Navy

• giving citizens unlimited access to gasoline and sugar

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the U.S. What does it primarily recognize?

• bravery and courage at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty

• achieving the highest rank in the Army or Navy

• the ability to speak multiple languages during a conflict

• longevity of service in the military

How did Virginia's economy change during World War II?

• the economy collapsed because people stopped buying cars

• VA returned to a purely agricultural economy with no factories

• it became strictly focused on tourism and leisure

• there was a massive increase in military-related jobs, such as shipbuilding in Hampton Roads

During the World Wars, many women in VA entered the workforce to:

• avoid having to plant Victory Gardens

• travel to Europe as tourists during the conflict

• serve as the primary leaders of the state government

• take over jobs left vacant by the men serving in the military

How did changes in transportation and jobs affect where Virginians lived during the war?

• people moved out of VA to avoid the war effort

• most people moved from the cities back to small rural farms

• people moved to cities and military hubs for better job opportunities

• no one moved due to transportation being shut down

Who was the President throughout WWI, who was born in Staunton, VA and won the Nobel Peace prize?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• James Monroe

• James Madison

What caused the United States to become involved in WWII?

• sinking of the ship Lusitania

• creation of the League of Nations

• U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was bombed

• blockade of southern ports

All of the following are ways we honor and remember the sacrifices of Virginia veterans today EXCEPT:

• holding parades and honoring our military during holidays

• limiting public access to military records to protect the privacy of the past

• including the contributions and sacrifices of our Veterans in Virginia's school standards

• learning about and visiting war memorials, like the VA War Memorial in Richmond