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What was the primary purpose of the War Production Board's Limitation Order 85 in April 1942?
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?
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?
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?
What was the occupation of Rock Hudson during WW2?
What was the primary source of information for many families during WW2?
What was the primary source of information for many families during WW2?
What was the unemployment rate in the United States in 1944?
What was the unemployment rate in the United States in 1944?
What was the result of the war on the way Americans sought government help?
What was the result of the war on the way Americans sought government help?
What was the nickname given to women who joined the workforce to produce supplies during WWII?
What was the nickname given to women who joined the workforce to produce supplies during WWII?
What was the result of Executive Order 9066?
What was the result of Executive Order 9066?
What happened to American factories after the war?
What happened to American factories after the war?
What event marked the entry of the United States into World War 2?
What event marked the entry of the United States into World War 2?
What was the term used to describe the work and activities of civilians during World War 2?
What was the term used to describe the work and activities of civilians during World War 2?
What was the result of the massive number of troops leaving to fight in World War 2?
What was the result of the massive number of troops leaving to fight in World War 2?
What was the main reason for the rationing of supplies such as food and gasoline during World War 2?
What was the main reason for the rationing of supplies such as food and gasoline during World War 2?
How did the entertainment industry respond to the United States' entry into World War 2?
How did the entertainment industry respond to the United States' entry into World War 2?
