6-8 flashcard

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The government's goal in this campaign advertisement was to —

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keep Americans focused on the war effort

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Why were women and minorities able to make economic gains during World War II?

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A shortage of labor created new opportunities in the workplace.

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The Supreme court case of Korematsu v. United States in 1944 supported which of the following ideas? Options: Only the Supreme Court can change the constitutional rights of American citizens, Supreme Court is unable to block presidential actions during wartime, Individual rights need to be preserved in national emergencies, Individual rights can be restricted under certain circumstances

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Individual rights can be restricted under certain circumstances

Front

Who served as a symbol for women in the workplace during World War II?

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Rosie the Riveter

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This World War II propaganda poster was probably used by the American government to encourage what for the war effort?

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The manufacturing of materials needed for the war effort

Front

During World War II, the role of the Selective Service System in the United States was to —

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draft military personnel

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When Japanese Americans had to report to the camps what did most of the families have to do?

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Leave behind their homes, belongings, businesses, and pets.

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The _______ Airmen was a group of African American pilots trained at the Tuskegee Institute.

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Tuskegee

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___________________________ helped to provide the military and industry with metal and materials needed for production

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Scrap Metal Drives

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Posters like these promoted

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rationing