Women's Roles During World War II

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What event led to the United States entering World War II?

Attack on Iwo Jima

Attack on Hiroshima

Attack on Nagasaki

Attack on Pearl Harbor (correct)

Which minority group responded the most quickly to the call to arms after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Native Americans (correct)

Asian Americans

African Americans

Hispanic Americans

What percentage of Native Americans served in the armed forces during World War II?

10% (correct)

5%

20%

15%

Which branch of the military had great respect for the 'warrior' abilities of Native Americans?

Marines Signup and view all the answers

How did many Native Americans feel about defending their land during World War II?

Excited Signup and view all the answers

What was noted about the Native American participation in the war effort compared to other ethnicities?

They were more eager to serve and defend their land Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'Red Ball Express' during WWII?

Delivering supplies to the advancing First and Third Armies Signup and view all the answers

Which African American unit spent 183 days in combat and captured major towns in France, Belgium, and Germany?

761st Tank Battalion Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Tuskegee Airmen' in WWII?

Providing aerial defense against enemy fighters Signup and view all the answers

In which theater of war did the 'Tuskegee Airmen' primarily operate during WWII?

European Theater Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of the 'Double V' campaign initiated by African American leaders during WWII?

To secure victory against racism at home and abroad Signup and view all the answers

Which historian highlighted the irony of WWII with respect to the segregated American army?

Stephen Ambrose Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of women in New Orleans during World War II, as described in the text?

Streetcar conductorettes and war material producers Signup and view all the answers

How did Rosie the Riveter contribute to the war effort during WWII?

By ensuring the Allies had sufficient war materials Signup and view all the answers

What did General Eisenhower consider essential for winning the war, as mentioned in the text?

The contribution of American women in uniform Signup and view all the answers

What barrier did women veterans face after World War II when they tried to utilize veteran benefit programs?

Men returning home from war Signup and view all the answers

Who led the pressure on President Roosevelt to pledge fair enlistment for African Americans during World War II?

The NAACP Signup and view all the answers

Which service branch of the U.S. military saw the most significant growth in African American numbers during WWII?

Army Air Force Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of most African Americans serving at the beginning of WWII, as stated in the text?

Service duties like supply and maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Why were African Americans often passed over by the all-white draft boards according to the text?

Segregation practices extended to military draft Signup and view all the answers

How did WWII lay the foundation for post-war military integration, based on the text?

'Double Victory' philosophy Signup and view all the answers

Which of these groups did NOT have women serving in uniform during World War II?

Navy Nurse Corps Signup and view all the answers

During WWII, which Native American group played a crucial role by using their language as an unbreakable code?

Navajo Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons the Navajo language was so effective as a code during WWII?

Its syntax and tonal variations made it difficult to decipher. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of Native American women during WWII?

Contributing to the war effort both at home and in uniform Signup and view all the answers

Which award is considered the highest military honor in the United States that was also awarded to Native Americans during WWII?

Congressional Medals of Honor Signup and view all the answers

What did Hitler believe was the role of German women during WWII?

To be good wives and mothers and have more babies for the Third Reich Signup and view all the answers

In what way did American women contribute to the war effort during WWII?

By managing their households while their husbands were at war Signup and view all the answers

How did the Japanese view the Navajo language used as a code in WWII?

They considered it extremely difficult to break due to its unique features. Signup and view all the answers

Why did some Native Americans take great offense if they were found not fit for duty during WWII?

As a matter of pride and readiness to serve in war Signup and view all the answers