Americans at War Answers

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How did entertainers contribute to the war effort? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
They served in the military.
B
They entertained service men and women.
C
They promoted enlistment and the purchase of war bonds.
D
They starred in antiwar movies.
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Did you include any of the following in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Women were welcomed into jobs outside the home as they filled in for men who had gone to war.
B
African Americans were given equal treatment in defense industries.
C
Women and minorities got new and better-paying jobs.
D
Immigrants from Mexico were invited to the United States to help fill labor needs.
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How did World War II change the roles of women in society and in the economy?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Many women joined the workforce, but the jobs were mainly in nursing, housekeeping, and clerical work.
B
Women began working in factories and shipyards, doing jobs previously held by men.
C
Women joined the military and served in combat for the first time.
D
Women joined the military and did many kinds of jobs to free men for combat duty.

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