Americans at War

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They served in the military.; They entertained service men and women.; They promoted enlistment and the purchase of war bonds.

Question 2

Did you include any of the following in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Women were welcomed into jobs outside the home as they filled in for men who had gone to war.; African Americans were given equal treatment in defense industries.; Women and minorities got new and better-paying jobs.; Immigrants from Mexico were invited to the United States to help fill labor needs.

Question 3

Why were Americans asked to plant victory gardens? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

So that there would be more food to go around on the home front; So that soldiers, marines, and sailors would have enough

Question 4

How did the US government raise money to finance the war?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

By selling war bonds

Question 5

Conservation and recycling were

Revolt · Accepted Answer

considered a patriotic duty.

Question 6

How did World War II change the roles of women in society and in the economy?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Women began working in factories and shipyards, doing jobs previously held by men.; Women joined the military and did many kinds of jobs to free men for combat duty.

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