Texans Respond to War

What was the primary role of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II?

• Cooking for soldiers

• Delivering airplanes to military bases

• Sewing uniforms

• Broadcasting war news

Where did about 100,000 soldiers receive their basic army training in Texas during World War II?

• Avenger Field

• Fort Hood

• Texas State Capitol

• Texas Tech University

What was one of the activities Texans did at home to support the war effort?

• Playing music for troops

• Hosting parties

• Rationing and buying war bonds

• Teaching

What was the purpose of war bonds during World War II?

• To provide entertainment for soldiers

• To support the military and government by raising funds

• To pay for soldiers' salaries

• To buy food supplies for the war

What did women do during World War II as many men were fighting the war?

• They continued their usual jobs

• They took over jobs traditionally held by men

• They served as soldiers on the front lines

• They wrote letters to soldiers

Which of the following jobs did women NOT typically take over during World War II?

• Working in factories making airplanes

• Driving trucks

• Running machinery

• Serving as combat soldiers