WorksheetsWorld War 2 Homefront
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Rosie the Riveter was a symbol of ...
the campaign to hire women to work in factories during WW2.
women who joined the armed forces during WW2
Japanese civilians who were sent to internment camps
Mexican farmworkers who helped harvest crops
The purpose of a victory garden was to ...
help the homeless to have more to eat during the war
provide plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables for the troops overseas
encourage families to grow and eat from their own home gardens rather than buy from the store..
teach young people how to grow their own food in case America was taken over by an enemy country.
The Supreme Court ruling in Korematsu v. United States claimed that ...
in times of war the U.S. could suspend citizens' rights in the name of national security
Japanese American citizens had the same constitutional rights as other Americans
All people are equal regardless of race
Japanese American interment camps were not necessary during the war
In 1942, the U.S. government declared most of the West Coast a military zone and ordered all people of Japanese ancestry to relocate to...
Japan
Internment camps
The Sunbelt
The East Coast
What was a major reason for wartime rationing?
restricting lower-priced food imports
ensuring that American troops had enough supplies
providing jobs for the unemployed
preventing deflation in the currency or money systme
How did the U.S. government try to limit public consumption of food and fuel during World War 2?
by establishing a system of rationing
by encouraging people to buy war bonds
by establishing a system of price controls
Besides enlisting in the military, how did American citizens aid the war effort outside of enlisting?
They recycled paper, metal, rubber, and other materials
They planted victory gardens to grow food.
They formed car pools or rode bicycles
All the answers are correct
How did life change for hundreds of thousands of African-Americans as they migrated north during WW2?
They obtained higher paying jobs in the industrial sector.
They no longer experienced racial discrimination anywhere in the U.S,
African-Americans achieved equal access to housing and social services
All answers are correct
Which describes the Lend-Lease Act?
Allowed the US to give military supplies to countries they felt had to be defended to protect US interests.
Let Allied powers purchase military ships if they paid in cash and carried them back home themselves.
Forced men of certain ages to register for military service.
Allowed the U.S. to bring back migrant farmers from Mexico to work in US farms.
The government gave these to families telling them how much of certain foods and goods they could buy.
Victory Gardens
Ration Books
Liberty Vouchers
War Bonds
What was the goal of posters such as Rosie the Riveter?
To make sure Victory Gardens were grown
To motivate proper use of the Ration Books
To motivate women to find work in factories as men were drafted
To encourage women to take on combat roles overseas
Which side of the war was Great Britain a member of?
The Axis Powers
The Allies
The Democrats
The Republicans
Who was the dictator of the Soviet Union during WW2?
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Benito Mussolini
Which side of the war did the Soviet Union fight for?
The Axis Powers
The Allies
The Republicans
The Democrats
Who was the president of the United States during the start of the war?
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Ronald Reagan
Winston Churchill
Who became president after FDR died?
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
WInston Churchill
John Adams
Who led Germany during WW2?
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Emperor Hirohito
Which side of the war did Germany fight for?
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
Republicans
Democrats
Who was the Prime Minister of Italy from 1922-1943?
Winston Churchill
Emperor Hirohito
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
How did the Lend-Lease Act impact the United States' economy during World War II?
The Lend-Lease Act boosted the U.S. economy by increasing production and creating jobs.
The Lend-Lease Act caused a decrease in production and job opportunities in the U.S.
The Lend-Lease Act had no impact on the U.S. economy during World War II
The Lend-Lease Act led to a surplus of goods and resources in the U.S. economy
What was the significance of the Lend-Lease Act in strengthening the Allied forces?
The Lend-Lease Act had no impact on the strength of the Allied forces
The Lend-Lease Act provided military aid and resources to the Allied forces, helping them to continue fighting against the Axis powers by supplying them with essential equipment and supplies.
The Lend-Lease Act provided financial support to the Axis powers, weakening the Allied forces
The Lend-Lease Act only benefited the Axis powers, making the Allied forces weaker
What were the origins of the Lend-Lease Act?
The Lend-Lease Act was originated in 1945 by the United Kingdom to support their colonies during World War II.
The Lend-Lease Act was originated in 1941 by the United States government to provide military aid to foreign nations during World War II.
The Lend-Lease Act originated in 1918 by the Soviet Union to support their allies in World War I.
The Lend-Lease Act was originated in 1939 by Germany to provide aid to their Axis powers.
