Forgotten Heroes of World War II Informational Text Vocabulary

What is the definition of "patriotism" as used in the context of World War II?

• Love for and devotion to one’s country

• The act of joining the military voluntarily

• The process of preparing people and resources for war

• Unfair treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other characteristics

Which term describes the act of joining the military voluntarily?

• Enlistment

• Regiment

• Mobilization

• Internment

What does "mobilization" refer to in the context of World War II?

• The process of preparing people and resources for war

• The forced separation of groups, especially by race

• The act of offering services by choice and without pay

• A military unit consisting of several battalions

Which word is defined as "unfair treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other characteristics"?

• Discrimination

• Segregation

• Internment

• Volunteerism

What is the meaning of "segregation" as used in the reading?

• The forced separation of groups, especially by race

• The imprisonment or confinement of people, usually during wartime

• A large area where significant military events occur during a war

• The act of joining the military voluntarily

Which term refers to the imprisonment or confinement of people, usually during wartime?

• Internment

• Enlistment

• Regiment

• Mobilization

What is a "regiment" in military terms?

• A military unit consisting of several battalions

• A large area where significant military events occur during a war

• The act of offering services by choice and without pay

• The process of preparing people and resources for war

In the context of World War II, what does "theater (of war)" mean?

• A large area where significant military events occur during a war

• The act of joining the military voluntarily

• The forced separation of groups, especially by race

• The imprisonment or confinement of people, usually during wartime

What does "volunteerism" mean as described in the reading?

• The act of offering services by choice and without pay

• The process of preparing people and resources for war

• Unfair treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other characteristics

• A military unit consisting of several battalions

Why were the Navajo Code Talkers especially important in the Pacific Theater during World War II?

• They played a key role in military communications in a significant area of conflict.

• They were responsible for leading regiments into battle.

• They volunteered to plant Victory Gardens.

• They were unjustly sent to internment camps.