Crash Course US 36

What was one of the main reasons for the U.S. economy's rapid growth during World War II?

• Increased consumer spending

• Federal spending and government contracts

• Reduction in taxes

• Importing goods from Europe

What was the primary role of women in the workforce during World War II?

• They were not allowed to work in factories.

• They only served in the military.

• They continued to work in traditional roles only.

• They replaced men in high-paying industrial jobs temporarily.

What did FDR's 'Four Freedoms' include?

• Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from poverty

• Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom of movement

• Freedom of speech, freedom of travel, freedom from want, and freedom from fear

• Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear

What was the purpose of the GI Bill of Rights?

• To provide jobs for women

• To prevent unemployment for returning soldiers

• To reduce government spending

• To increase taxes

What was the impact of Executive Order 9066 on Japanese Americans?

• It provided them with new job opportunities.

• It expelled them from the West Coast and sent them to internment camps.

• It granted them citizenship.

• It allowed them to join the military.