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WorksheetsWWII Homefront Review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What was the daily cost of WWII ?
$250 B
$200 B
$300 M
$250 M
Which Federal office ramped up civilian participation in the war effort?
Department of Homeland Security
Office of Civilian Affairs
Department of Defense
Office of War Mobilization
What was the name of the female propaganda icon who represented female workers on the home front?
Princess Peach
Rosie the Riveter
Mona the Manufacturer
Jude the Obscure
What were the two targets of the Double-V Campaign?
Fascism Abroad
German U-boats
Racism at Home
Inadequate Supplies
How many women served in the military in WWII?
350 K
3 M
6 M
175 K
Why were Zoot suits used as an excuse to racially discriminate against Latin American youth in Los Angeles?
The suits used excess fabric.
The lapels were not stylish enough.
The suits were too revealing.
The suits didn't match military uniform.
The _______ Program allowed roughly 4 million Mexican laborers to come to the US and work on primarily short-term, agricultural labor contracts.
Gaucho
Biblioteca
Bracero
Bravado
The ________ Race Riots of _______ were one of the most deadly riots on the home front during WWII.
Detroit; 1945
Denver; 1943
Lansing; 1945
Detroit; 1943
Victory Gardens were one of the most effective civilian production programs during WWII, making up ____% - ____% of all produce grown during the war.
20 - 30
30 - 40
60 - 70
80 - 90
Which three American Automotive Companies aided the war effort by constructing tanks, jeeps, planes and other military vehicles?
GMC
Chrysler
Pontiac
Ford
Chevrolet
______ were used by the Federal government to finance ~ 40% of the cost of WWII.
Rutabaga Sales
Loans from China
Specialty Postage Stamps
Victory / Liberty Bonds
