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Which group of immigrants were required to register, had restricted mobility, and were prohibited from owning certain items after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Which group of immigrants were required to register, had restricted mobility, and were prohibited from owning certain items after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
- Irish, Indian, and Australian immigrants
- French, Chinese, and British immigrants
- Mexican, Russian, and Canadian immigrants
- Italian, German, and Japanese immigrants (correct)
What was the role of Rosie the Riveter during wartime production?
What was the role of Rosie the Riveter during wartime production?
- She worked as a nurse in the daycares built by the federal government
- She owned a factory and expected women to step aside for men
- She symbolized strong and determined female workers (correct)
- She distributed wealth across the nation
How did war bonds work during World War II?
How did war bonds work during World War II?
- Individuals lent money to the government at face value and received interest after 10 years (correct)
- Bonds were used as currency for purchasing rationed goods
- The government provided free bonds to citizens to boost morale
- Individuals purchased bonds at a discounted rate with no interest
What action did the federal government take after men started returning home from war?
What action did the federal government take after men started returning home from war?
What event marked the turning point of the tide of war in favor of the Allies during World War II?
What event marked the turning point of the tide of war in favor of the Allies during World War II?
What major event occurred on June 6, 1944, that significantly weakened the Germans in World War II?
What major event occurred on June 6, 1944, that significantly weakened the Germans in World War II?
Who was associated with the policy of appeasement in Britain in the 1930s?
Who was associated with the policy of appeasement in Britain in the 1930s?
What was a key factor contributing to the success of German blitzkrieg?
What was a key factor contributing to the success of German blitzkrieg?
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials following World War II?
What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials following World War II?
In what year did the Neutrality Act of 1939 come into effect in the United States?
In what year did the Neutrality Act of 1939 come into effect in the United States?
