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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

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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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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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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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Gasoline was rationed during World War II because

A
there were no gas stations.
B
it was in short supply.
C
prices were high.
D
prices were low.
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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.
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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.
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Why were certain foods rationed during World War II?

A
They were expensive to produce.
B
They were not essential.
C
They were unhealthy.
D
They were nearly impossible to produce.
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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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What types of military jobs did women take in World War II?

A
air traffic controller jobs
B
combat jobs
C
jobs in munitions factories
D
jobs in shipyards
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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

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