Task 6 - America / WWII

What was the purpose of the War Production Board during World War II?

• To manage the draft and enlistment of soldiers

• To oversee the conversion of industries to war production

• To organize scrap drives for recycling materials

• To plan military strategies for the Allied forces

Which company was known for converting its automobile production to military vehicles during WWII?

• General Motors

• Ford Motor Company

• Chrysler

• Toyota

What was the main goal of the scrap drives on the American homefront during WWII?

• To collect food for soldiers

• To gather materials for recycling into war supplies

• To raise money for war bonds

• To recruit volunteers for the military

What was the significance of victory gardens during WWII?

• They were used to grow flowers for morale

• They helped increase food production at home

• They were a form of protest against the war

• They were used to train soldiers in agriculture

Who was "Rosie the Riveter" a symbol for during WWII?

• Women working in factories and shipyards

• Female soldiers on the front lines

• Women serving as nurses in the war

• Female spies working for the Allies

What was the purpose of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940?

• To establish a volunteer army

• To create a draft for military service

• To train women for industrial jobs

• To provide education for returning veterans

Which event marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany in WWII?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Midway

• D-Day (Normandy Invasion)

• The Battle of Stalingrad

What was the role of African Americans on the homefront during WWII?

• They were primarily used as combat soldiers

• They worked in segregated units in the military

• They contributed to war production and served in the military

• They were not allowed to participate in the war effort

What was the Manhattan Project?

• A plan to invade Japan

• A project to develop atomic weapons

• A strategy to liberate Europe

• A diplomatic effort to end the war

What was the primary purpose of the United Nations when it was established after WWII?

• To promote global trade

• To prevent future world wars

• To establish a global currency

• To create a single world government