1. WWII on the Home Front Quiz 6C

2. How did Americans at home help the war effort in World War II? ARationing their resources BFighting in Europe CHiding food for personal use DGoing on as if nothing had happened

3. Americans were willing to conserve resources during World War II because - Athe items rationed were not very important anyway Bthe federal government paid them to conserve Cthey supported the ideas for which we fought Drationing only lasted a few months

4. How did the Great Depression finally end? ARecovery of the stock market BWorld War II CThe New Deal programs DLower tariffs

5. Which of the following World War II situations had the greatest effect on achieving equal rights in the future - AJews were forced into concentration camps Bwomen took jobs outside the home CJapanese Americans were placed in internment camps DAfrican Americans served in segregated units

6. What effect did World War II have on race relations in the United States? AThe need for workers led to more opportunities for African Americans. BThe war led to less economic opportunities for everyone. CBy the end of the war Americans had an improved view of Japanese Americans. DThere was little effect on the homefront during World War II.

7. All of the following are examples of how Americans at home supported the war effort EXCEPT - Aemployers stopped discriminating against African Americans Bcitizens conserved and rationed resources Cwomen took jobs in defense plants Dfactories provided goods to win war

8. The attack on Pearl Harbor effected Japanese Americans in all of the following ways EXCEPT - Athey were forbidden from serving in the armed forces Bthose on the west coast lost homes and businesses Cthey were forced into internment camps Dmost were treated with distrust and prejudice

9. All of the following are true about African-Americans during World War II EXCEPT Amany found work in defense plants Bthey were forced into interment camps Csome racial barriers became less strict Ddiscrimination against African- Americans continued

10. Which of the following finally brought about the end to the Great Depression in the United States? AThe New Deal BA cut in federal taxes on income CAmerican involvement in World War II DThe Federal Reserve System

11. What conclusion can you make about World War II? AIt affected every aspect of American life BThe use of machines led to a decrease in demand for workers. CAll of the battles were fought on foreign soil. DThe war had little effect on the average citizen at home.

12. All of the following are true statements about the role and treatment of Japanese-Americans during World War II EXCEPT - Asome contributed to the attack on Pearl Harbour Bmany served in the armed forces Cmany were forced into internment camps Dsome were treated with mistrust and prejudice