WorksheetsGallopade 5th Grade Ch 11-12
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
. During World War II most factories and resources were used to create items needed by __________ .
Families
children
the president
soldiers
During World War II the supply of items needed by __________ was limited.
families
soldiers
children
the president
During World War II many everyday items were __________ .
rationed
distributed freely
plentiful
extinct
The limited supply of items during World War II led many families to __________ .
starve
over eat
plant victory gardens
protest
How did MOST American families on the home front respond to shortages of food and supplies during World War II?
Their common goals united them, and they were willing to make sacrifices.
Scarcity of goods divided them, and they refused to make sacrifices.
They became unsympathetic to the war effort and each other.
They united to form protest groups against the U.S. government.
Rosie the Riveter represented women who __________ during World War II.
went to war
became nurses
worked in factory jobs
planted victory gardens
The Rosie the Riveter poster shows __________ for women who took the action described above.
appreciation
disrespect
The purpose of the poster was to __________ this action.
encourage
discourage
By the end of World War II, the number of women working in U.S. business and industry had significantly __________ .
increased
decreased
Why did the United States economy grow after World War II? (Choose 2)
New technologies from the war were shifted to businesses for consumer goods production
Women returned home to their family responsibilities.
Wartime rationing of goods continued in peacetime.
New manufacturing processes increased efficiency
Americans refused to buy goods on credit.
After World War II, access to automobiles __________ .
increased
decreased
After World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized the building of a new __________ .
interstate highway system
mass media market
consumer debt system
After World War II, the United States government helped people from the military __________ .
buy homes
drive cars
have credit debt
After World War II, the construction of highways, mass production of automobiles, and help from the government __________ the growth of the suburbs.
encouraged
discouraged
Which statements MOST accurately describe the significance of the television on American society between 1950 and 1975? (Choose 2)
It created new entertainment options for families.
It changed the way Americans received the news.
It allowed movie theaters to charge more to see a movie
It was widely criticized and not many were bought.
Why did the mass media market develop after World War II?
People had money to spend on entertainment.
The government used military technology to encourage it.
People had free time since they did not return to their old jobs.
The government passed a law creating it.
How did the interstate highway system affect the United States?
It reduced travel time.
It reduced the need for cars.
It increased the need for towns.
It increased travel time.
How did the advertising industry grow after World War II?
The industry used the interstate highway system to find new locations
The industry used radio, television, and movie theaters for ads
The industry used the mass media market to find employees.
The industry used baby boomers to determine how much credit people wanted
