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Which of the following best defines the term braceros?

A
immigrants from Cuba who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry
B
immigrants from Mexico who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture
C
immigrants from Spain who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture
D
immigrants from Honduras who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry
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How did many people on the home front support the war effort during World War II?

A
They purchased scarce goods.
B
They bought canned fruits and vegetables for soldiers overseas.
C
They planted victory gardens for soldiers.
D
They entertained the troops and their families.
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Look at the poster below.The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company produced this poster during World War II in order to

Question illustration
A
illustrate that women were strong enough to join the military.
B
promote the idea that working was a woman’s patriotic duty.
C
educate the public about different jobs available to women.
D
show support for women while their husbands were at war.
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Look at the World War II propaganda poster.The main message of the poster is that

Question illustration
A
women in noncombatant military jobs were important to winning the war.
B
female workers were patriotic and made the best military typists.
C
women could work in any job they chose during the war.
D
female workers could single-handedly win the war.
5

What was the main purpose of the Office of War Information?

A
to encourage soldiers to enlist and to get people to buy war bonds
B
to hold rallies for the Allies
C
to give out information about the progress of the war
D
to conscript soldiers
6

Women who served in the WASP during World War II were

A
Air Force service pilots.
B
Air Force service police.
C
Air Force typists.
D
Air Force radio dispatchers.
7

How did entertainers assist the government’s World War II propaganda campaign?

A
They promoted enlistment and other patriotic activities.
B
They served in the military.
C
They promoted purchase of bank bonds.
D
They formed the United Service Organizations.
8

Before World War II, women had served in war as

A
combat soldiers.
B
air traffic controllers.
C
officers.
D
nurses.
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Women were recruited for jobs vital to the war effort on the home front. Which is an obstacle they faced?

A
There were not enough jobs available outside the home.
B
Attitudes about the role of women in the workplace needed to change.
C
The government did not support women joining the workforce in large numbers.
D
Available jobs were limited to nursing, housekeeping, and clerical work.
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Read the following excerpt from Executive Order 9981 issued by President Harry S. Truman in 1948. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. The order is addressing the fact that up until this time, African Americans in the US military

A
had equal access to jobs and pay.
B
were segregated based on race.
C
were represented equally in leadership.
D
had access to better training programs.
11

Why were materials such as scrap iron, rubber, and aluminum recycled during the war?

A
They were used to make ammunition and explosives.
B
They were used to make American automobiles.
C
They were used to make peacetime goods.
D
They were used to make stoves and refrigerators.
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A reason that some goods were scarce during World War II was that the war

A
made factories less productive.
B
made producing goods impossible.
C
cut off access to certain resources.
D
made the production of many goods unnecessary.
13

How did many people on the home front support the war effort during World War II?

A
They purchased scarce goods.
B
They bought canned fruits and vegetables for soldiers overseas.
C
They planted victory gardens for soldiers.
D
They entertained the troops and their families.
14

A reason that some goods were scarce during World War II was that the war

A
made factories less productive.
B
made producing goods impossible.
C
cut off access to certain resources.
D
made the production of many goods unnecessary.
15

Read the following excerpt from Executive Order 9981 issued by President Harry S. Truman in 1948. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. The order is addressing the fact that up until this time, African Americans in the US military

A
had equal access to jobs and pay.
B
were segregated based on race.
C
were represented equally in leadership.
D
had access to better training programs.
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Look at the World War II propaganda poster.The main message of the poster is that

Question illustration
A
women in noncombatant military jobs were important to winning the war.
B
female workers were patriotic and made the best military typists.
C
women could work in any job they chose during the war.
D
female workers could single-handedly win the war.
17

Look at the poster below.The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company produced this poster during World War II in order to

Question illustration
A
illustrate that women were strong enough to join the military.
B
promote the idea that working was a woman’s patriotic duty.
C
educate the public about different jobs available to women.
D
show support for women while their husbands were at war.
18

In which branch of the service was the WAC?

A
Marines
B
Air Force
C
Army
D
Navy
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Women were recruited for jobs vital to the war effort on the home front. Which is an obstacle they faced?

A
There were not enough jobs available outside the home.
B
Attitudes about the role of women in the workplace needed to change.
C
The government did not support women joining the workforce in large numbers.
D
Available jobs were limited to nursing, housekeeping, and clerical work.
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The US government made broad use of propaganda during World War II to

A
caution people about war.
B
build support for the war effort.
C
spread false information about the Germans.
D
keep people employed.

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