World War II American Transformation Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of the Neutrality Acts passed in the 1930s?

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To prevent American involvement in foreign conflicts

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The Lend-Lease program was designed to:

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Aid Britain and other Allied nations without direct U.S. involvement

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In Roosevelt's 'Four Freedoms' speech, which was NOT one of the freedoms mentioned? Options: Freedom of religion, Freedom from discrimination, Freedom from want, Freedom of speech

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Freedom from discrimination

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What event prompted Roosevelt's 'Day Which Will Live in Infamy' speech?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

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During World War II, rationing primarily affected: Medical supplies and ammunition, Entertainment and leisure activities, Educational materials, Consumer goods and food items

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Consumer goods and food items

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The Supreme Court case Korematsu v. United States dealt with:

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The constitutionality of Japanese internment

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The "Double V" campaign promoted by the Black press stood for:

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Victory at home and abroad

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How did the U.S. government primarily finance World War II?

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War bonds

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Which industry saw the greatest transformation during wartime mobilization? Options: Entertainment, Agriculture, Education, Aircraft manufacturing

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Aircraft manufacturing

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Americans of German descent during WWII were:

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Generally treated with suspicion