World War II Home Front Issues

World War II Home Front Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the American homefront during WWII, highlighting the challenges and efforts made by citizens. It covers topics like rationing, war bonds, black markets, recycling, and the role of Hollywood. Despite the myth of unity, many Americans resisted wartime restrictions. The video also discusses the rise of victory gardens and home canning as responses to food rationing.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common misconception about the American home front during World War II?

Americans were united and happy to sacrifice.

The draft was universally accepted.

There were no black markets.

Rationing was not necessary.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was gasoline rationed during World War II?

Due to a shortage of oil.

To save money for the war effort.

To preserve rubber by changing driving habits.

To reduce air pollution.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of war bonds during World War II?

To support local businesses.

To increase public spending.

To encourage saving among citizens.

To fund the war and reduce inflation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a rationed item that appeared on the black market?

Vegetables

Meat

Sugar

Gasoline

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What practice began during World War II as a result of organized scrap drives?

Landfilling

Upcycling

Recycling

Composting

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hollywood contribute to the war effort during World War II?

By producing only comedies.

By refusing to participate in propaganda.

By closing down studios.

By making films that supported the war effort.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Americans generally feel about rationing during World War II?

They accepted it cheerfully.

They were unaware of it.

They widely resented and resisted it.

They were indifferent to it.

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