Worksheets5.4 Understanding Total War and Its Impact
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is total war?
A war that involves only the military forces of a country
A war that requires the complete mobilization of a nation's resources and people
A war fought only on land
A war that is limited to a specific region
What is the purpose of rationing during total war?
To increase the prices of goods
To ensure fair distribution of scarce resources
To encourage people to buy more
To reduce the production of goods
Why would the government want to have so much control while in total war?
To maintain peace with other countries
To efficiently allocate resources and manpower for the war effort
To reduce taxes
To increase the population
How were Women and African Americans treated before the war?
They were given equal rights and opportunities
They faced discrimination and limited opportunities
They were the primary workforce in industries
They were the main decision-makers in the government
Why do you think women and African Americans would want to help out in the war effort?
To gain recognition and improve their social status
To avoid paying taxes
To travel to other countries
To reduce their working hours
What is a Harlem Hellfighter?
A type of aircraft used in WW1
An African American infantry unit known for their bravery in WW1
A nickname for German soldiers
A type of weapon used in trench warfare
What jobs were African Americans usually assigned to during WW1?
Frontline combat roles
Support roles such as laborers and cooks
High-ranking officer positions
Pilots in the air force
Why did the African American soldiers fight alongside the French?
They were fluent in French
The French military was more accepting of African American soldiers
They were forced to by the U.S. government
They wanted to learn French military tactics
Who is Henry Johnson and what did he do?
A famous general who led the U.S. forces in WW1
An African American soldier who became a war hero for his bravery in combat
A politician who opposed the war
A scientist who invented new weapons for the war
Why do you think it was so important for the Harlem Hellfighters to fight in WW1?
To prove their loyalty and capability as soldiers
To gain access to European markets
To avoid conscription
To learn new languages
What did women do during the war?
They were not involved in the war effort
They took on roles in factories, nursing, and other support positions
They served as generals in the army
They primarily stayed at home
What is the suffrage movement?
A movement to increase taxes
A movement to grant women the right to vote
A movement to end the war
A movement to promote industrialization
Summary: What types of changes would you see in a country going to total war?
Increased leisure time and reduced work hours
Full mobilization of resources, government control over industries, and societal shifts
Decreased military spending
Isolation from international affairs
What were Victory Gardens?
Gardens planted by soldiers on the battlefield
Home gardens planted to increase food production during the war
Gardens that were only found in Europe
Gardens that were used to grow flowers for victory parades
What were Liberty Bonds?
Bonds issued to support the war effort financially
Bonds that were used to buy land
Bonds that were only available to the wealthy
Bonds that were used to fund education
