WWII Homefront

The video discusses the home front during WWII, highlighting how Americans supported the war through production, investment, and conservation. Factories shifted to war production, and war bonds funded military efforts. Rationing was crucial, and propaganda posters encouraged public support. The war impacted race relations and gender roles, with increased job opportunities for African Americans and women, symbolized by Rosie the Riveter.

What was the third front of World War II, besides the European and Pacific theaters?

• The Atlantic front

• The home front

• The Arctic front

• The African front

Which company switched from making tennis shoes to boots during World War II?

• Converse

• Nike

• Puma

• Adidas

What was the nickname given to the General Purpose Vehicle created during World War II?

• Land Rover

• Jeep

• Humvee

• Tank

How did the U.S. government encourage financial support for the war effort?

• By selling stocks

• Through war bonds

• Through charity events

• By increasing taxes

What was the purpose of rationing during World War II?

• To conserve resources for the military

• To reduce inflation

• To promote healthy eating

• To increase consumer spending

What was the main goal of the propaganda posters during World War II?

• To entertain the public

• To promote tourism

• To sell products

• To encourage support for the war

Which demographic was targeted by posters encouraging vegetable gardening during the war?

• Men

• Children

• Elderly

• Women

What was Executive Order 8802 related to during World War II?

• Taxation

• Rationing

• Military draft

• Hiring discrimination

What percentage increase was seen in women joining the workforce during World War II?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 119%

Who was the fictional character used to symbolize women workers during World War II?

• Sally the Sailor

• Nancy the Nurse

• Rosie the Riveter

• Betty the Builder