APUSH Chapter 35 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the War Production Board established for?

To conduct scientific research for weapon development

To recruit soldiers for the military

To oversee the allotment of supplies and materials for war (correct)

To manage price controls during the war

What was the main role of the Office of Price Administration?

To stabilize prices and rents, and prevent speculation and hoarding.

What did the Office of Research and Development focus on?

Mobilizing science and technology for the war effort.

What was the Manhattan Project?

A secret project to develop atomic bombs for World War II. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Smith-Connally Anti-Strike Act allow the federal government to do?

Seize and operate plants threatened by labor disputes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Office of War Information?

To shape public opinion about World War II Signup and view all the answers

What did the 'Double V' Campaign seek to achieve?

Victory over racism at home and victory abroad. Signup and view all the answers

What does CORE stand for?

Congress for Racial Equality. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Braceros?

Mexican workers brought to the U.S. to work during World War II. Signup and view all the answers

What sparked the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943?

Racial tensions between white sailors and Latino youths. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play during World War II?

They used their language as a code that was undecipherable by the Japanese. Signup and view all the answers

What did Executive Order 9066 result in?

The internment of 112,000 Japanese Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Korematsu v. U.S. (1944)?

The internment of Japanese Americans was upheld as constitutional. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Rosie the Riveter?

A propaganda character to encourage women to work in factories. Signup and view all the answers

What was D-Day?

A massive military operation in Normandy on June 6, 1944. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Holocaust?

A systematic plan to eliminate Jews and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazis. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

War Production Board

Established in 1942 as a federal agency to manage war supplies and materials.
Granted the president authority to regulate the use of raw materials.
Key agencies included the Office of War Mobilization, Office of Price Administration, and Office of Research and Development.

Office of Price Administration

Formed in 1942 to stabilize prices and rents, preventing speculation and profiteering.
Implemented a wage and price freeze, along with a rationing program for essential goods like gas and meat.
Aimed to curb inflation during the war effort.

Office of Research and Development

Mobilized scientific research and technology for wartime applications.
Collaborated with scientists and universities to advance technologies like rockets, sonar, and radar.

Manhattan Project

Secret U.S. project initiated in 1942 focused on developing atomic bombs for World War II.

Smith-Connally Anti-Strike Act

Enacted in 1943 to address concerns over labor strikes impacting war production.
Allowed federal government to seize and manage plants involved in labor disputes, criminalizing strikes against government-operated facilities.

Office of War Information

Established to utilize artists, writers, and advertisers to shape public opinion and promote patriotism during World War II.
Functioned as a major propaganda entity supporting the war effort.

"Double V" Campaign

A movement by black Americans during World War II advocating for victory against racism at home and victory against Axis powers abroad.
Highlighted the dual struggle for civil rights and military success.

Congress for Racial Equality (CORE)

Nonviolent civil rights organization founded in 1942 focusing on the "Double V" campaign.
Instrumental in promoting integration through peaceful protests and civil disobedience during the war and beyond.

Braceros

Mexican laborers brought to the U.S. during World War II to fill labor shortages, especially in agriculture.
Their arrival escalated racial tensions, leading to events like the Zoot Suit Riots.

Zoot Suit Riots

A series of riots in 1943 in Los Angeles involving white military personnel and Latino youths wearing zoot suits.
Reflected heightened racial tensions and perceptions of patriotism related to cultural expressions.

Navajo Code Talkers

Navajo soldiers utilized their native language to create an unbreakable code for military communications during World War II.
The language's complexity made it difficult for Japanese forces to decipher.

Executive Order 9066

Issued on February 19, 1942, leading to the internment of 112,000 Japanese Americans in camps.
Resulted in significant losses of properties and businesses and reflected wartime fears of invasion.

Korematsu v. U.S.

Supreme Court case from 1944 that upheld the internment of Japanese Americans as constitutional during wartime.
Established a precedent allowing the government to restrict civil liberties in emergencies.

Rosie the Riveter

A cultural icon representing women who worked in factories during World War II.
Encouraged female participation in the workforce as a means to support the war effort.

D-Day

Commenced on June 6, 1944, as a major Allied invasion of Normandy.
Pivotal in liberating France and crucial to the final stages of World War II in Europe by opening a second front against Germany.

Holocaust

Systematic extermination plan orchestrated by Hitler targeting Jews and other groups deemed undesirable.
Aimed at establishing German supremacy through widespread atrocities.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on Chapter 35 of AP US History. Discover key agencies like the War Production Board and the Office of Price Administration. Perfect for students preparing for upcoming exams.