WW2 Home Front in the USA
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What was the primary purpose of the War Production Board's Limitation Order 85 in April 1942?

  • To provide coupons for essential items in ration books
  • To encourage Americans to participate in meatless meal days
  • To increase the production of war supplies
  • To conserve fabric and implement garment-making restrictions (correct)
  • What percentage of vegetable consumption in America was attributed to Victory Gardens in 1945?

  • 20%
  • 30%
  • 40% (correct)
  • 50%
  • What was the primary role of the War Activities Committee established by Hollywood?

  • To produce movies with themes centered around submarines
  • To communicate with Americans and boost morale
  • To establish a channel of communication between the movie industry and federal government (correct)
  • To create propaganda films for the war effort
  • What was the occupation of Rock Hudson during WW2?

    <p>Aircraft mechanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary source of information for many families during WW2?

    <p>Radio broadcasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the unemployment rate in the United States in 1944?

    <p>1.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the war on the way Americans sought government help?

    <p>They sought help from the federal government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nickname given to women who joined the workforce to produce supplies during WWII?

    <p>Rosie the Riveter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Executive Order 9066?

    <p>It forced almost 75,000 Americans of Japanese descent into internment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to American factories after the war?

    <p>They were converted back to peacetime production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the entry of the United States into World War 2?

    <p>The bombing of Pearl Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the term used to describe the work and activities of civilians during World War 2?

    <p>Home front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the massive number of troops leaving to fight in World War 2?

    <p>A drastic decrease in unemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the rationing of supplies such as food and gasoline during World War 2?

    <p>To divert supplies for military use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the entertainment industry respond to the United States' entry into World War 2?

    <p>It began producing movies and shows with content centered around the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

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