WWII Minorities

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Why were posters like this produced during World War II? Options: A. to encourage women to join community defense organizations in case of invasion, B. to encourage women to work in defense industries in order to support the war effort, C. to encourage women to serve in government and replace men drafted into the military, D. to encourage women to join the military and support their country by fighting overseas

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to encourage women to work in defense industries in order to support the war effort

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In the United States during WWII, the role of women changed as they made major contributions to the war effort by taking jobs in factories.

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made major contributions to the war effort by taking jobs in factories

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In the United States, one result of WWII was that

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the number of women in the workforce increased

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Which was a major impact of WWII on economic life in the United States?

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Employment opportunities for women and minorities increased greatly

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Where did the Zoot Suit Riots take place?

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Los Angeles, CA

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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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Which groups were associated with wearing zoot suits as a form of protest? Options: women, Mexican-American youths, African-American youths, Japanese-American youths

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Mexican-American youths

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This group of people migrated to the United States under the bracero program to help provide labor with wartime factories. Options: Native Americans, Latinos, African Americans, Japanese Americans

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Latinos

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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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During World War II, many women experienced a change in role in that they worked in jobs formerly held by men.

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worked in jobs formerly held by men