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What was the War Production Board established for?
What was the War Production Board established for?
What was the main role of the Office of Price Administration?
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?
What did the Office of Research and Development focus on?
Mobilizing science and technology for the war effort.
What was the Manhattan Project?
What was the Manhattan Project?
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What did the Smith-Connally Anti-Strike Act allow the federal government to do?
What did the Smith-Connally Anti-Strike Act allow the federal government to do?
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What was the main purpose of the Office of War Information?
What was the main purpose of the Office of War Information?
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What did the 'Double V' Campaign seek to achieve?
What did the 'Double V' Campaign seek to achieve?
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What does CORE stand for?
What does CORE stand for?
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Who were the Braceros?
Who were the Braceros?
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What sparked the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943?
What sparked the Zoot Suit Riots in 1943?
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What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play during World War II?
What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play during World War II?
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What did Executive Order 9066 result in?
What did Executive Order 9066 result in?
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What was the outcome of Korematsu v. U.S. (1944)?
What was the outcome of Korematsu v. U.S. (1944)?
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Who is Rosie the Riveter?
Who is Rosie the Riveter?
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What was D-Day?
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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.
