WWII Homefront

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Who were the famous African American pilots known for their heroism? Options: Tuskegee Airmen, Brooklyn Bombers, Saskatchewan Sabers, New England Patriots

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Tuskegee Airmen

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TX.§113.41.C.7.G.

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During WWII, families were issued coupons to use for things like meat and gas. This is an example of

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rationing

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.

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Aside from taxes, _______ was responsible for most of the war funding...

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War Bonds

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.

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Why didn't very many people know about the work of Navajo the code talkers?

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The U.S. military wanted to keep it a secret in case they needed to use the code again.

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TX.§113.41.C.7.G.

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Who was Rosie the  Riveter?

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a representation of American women that went to work during WWII

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.

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During World War II, many women experienced a change in role in that they

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worked in jobs formerly held by men

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.

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What program brought in about 4 million Mexican citizens to labor on farms during WW2?

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Bracero Program

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.

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What does it mean to mobilize?

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To get prepared for war

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.

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What were two economic effects of World War II on the home front (United States)? Options: -Increased number of women working industrial jobs -increased income tax rates, -increased number of labor union strikes -increased production of consumer goods, -Decreased size of the national debt -Decreased efforts to recycle metal for the military, -Decreased government funding for nuclear weapons

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Increased number of women working industrial jobs, increased income tax rates

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.

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How did Victory Gardens contribute to the American war effort during World War II?

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They helped reduce the need for imported food, freeing up resources for the military.

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TX.§113.41.C.7.F.