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During World War 2, the term 'home front' referred to
During World War 2, the term 'home front' referred to
- The work and activities of civilians in a nation at war (correct)
- The cities that were bombed
- The areas outside of the United States
- The front lines where soldiers fought
Which of the following activities did civilians on the home front contribute to during WW2?
Which of the following activities did civilians on the home front contribute to during WW2?
- Fighting in the war
- Working in factories (correct)
- Creating victory gardens
- Entertaining troops
What effect did WW2 have on the American economy?
What effect did WW2 have on the American economy?
- Unemployment drastically dropped (correct)
- Unemployment drastically increased
- The entertainment industry collapsed
- The economy remained unaffected
During World War II, the U.S. government encouraged Americans to participate in meatless meal days to help alleviate supply shortages. What other impact did the war have on fashion?
During World War II, the U.S. government encouraged Americans to participate in meatless meal days to help alleviate supply shortages. What other impact did the war have on fashion?
What percentage of vegetable consumption in America was attributed to Victory Gardens during World War II?
What percentage of vegetable consumption in America was attributed to Victory Gardens during World War II?
Which entertainment industry played a significant role in communicating war-related propaganda and boosting morale during World War II?
Which entertainment industry played a significant role in communicating war-related propaganda and boosting morale during World War II?
During World War II, Americans began seeking government help primarily from which level of government?
During World War II, Americans began seeking government help primarily from which level of government?
Which of the following is NOT a federal government agency created during World War II?
Which of the following is NOT a federal government agency created during World War II?
What nickname was given to women who joined the workforce during World War II?
What nickname was given to women who joined the workforce during World War II?
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066?
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066?
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Study Notes
World War II and the Home Front
- The term "home front" referred to civilian contributions to the war effort during World War II.
Civilian Contributions
- Civilians contributed to the war effort through activities such as:
- Participating in meatless meal days to alleviate supply shortages
- Planting Victory Gardens to increase vegetable consumption (attributed to 40% of America's vegetable consumption)
Impact on Fashion
- The war had a significant impact on fashion, with a shift towards more practical and minimal clothing.
Entertainment and Propaganda
- The film industry played a significant role in communicating war-related propaganda and boosting morale.
Government and Public Services
- Americans began seeking government help primarily from the local level of government.
- The federal government created various agencies during World War II, excluding the Federal Theatre Project.
Women in the Workforce
- Women who joined the workforce during World War II were nicknamed "Rosies."
Executive Order 9066
- The purpose of Executive Order 9066 was to relocate and intern Japanese Americans during World War II.
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