World War II Rationing Program

What was the purpose of the ration stamps issued to families?

To limit the purchase of various goods such as food, clothing, and gas

What did the United States Office of War Information urge Americans to do?

Conserve resources by using less

What did individuals and communities do to contribute to the war effort?

Conduct drives to collect scrap metal, aluminum cans, and rubber

What was the main purpose of purchasing U.S. war bonds?

To fund the high cost of armed conflict Signup and view all the answers

Which iconic figure is featured in the 'We Can Do It!' poster from 1942?

Rosie the Riveter Signup and view all the answers

What term was used to refer to women who worked in the defense industry during World War II?

Rosie the Riveter Signup and view all the answers

Who popularized the term 'Rosie the Riveter' through a hit song in 1942?

Kay Kyser Signup and view all the answers

Which Hollywood leading man traveled to the Willow Run aircraft plant to make a promotional film encouraging the sale of war bonds?

Walter Pidgeon Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the types of bombers that Rose Will Monroe, a real-life Rosie the Riveter, was involved in constructing?

B-24 Liberator Signup and view all the answers

What role did American civilian workers, including many women, play in World War II?

Production of war-related materiel Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the US government's decision to change the composition of pennies in 1943?

To conserve metal resources for the war effort during World War II Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the steel cents produced in 1943?

They saved enough copper to manufacture artillery shells Signup and view all the answers

Why were Americans not pleased with the change from copper to steel cents in 1943?

The steel cents were often mistaken for dimes due to their color Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Mint changing the composition of pennies again in 1944?

The steel cents were unpopular and faced resistance from the public Signup and view all the answers

What method did the Mint use to produce pennies with a different composition in 1944?

They utilized metal from recycled shell casings for the new pennies Signup and view all the answers

What was the composition of the new silver five cent coins produced during World War II?

56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the large mint marks placed on the silver nickels during World War II?

To enable withdrawal from circulation after the wartime emergency Signup and view all the answers

Why did the US government require Hawaiians to exchange all paper currency for newly printed bills during World War II?

To prevent US currency from falling into Japanese hands in case of invasion Signup and view all the answers

What did the military governor of Hawaii restrict individuals from possessing in terms of cash after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

$200 in cash per person and $500 per business Signup and view all the answers

What was the alloy composition of the prewar five cent coins before World War II?

75% copper and 25% nickel Signup and view all the answers