America and the War at Home

Question 1

What was the main accomplishment of the Manhattan Project during World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the development of the atomic bomb

Question 2

Which of the following did the United States produce more of during World War II than Germany, Japan, and Italy combined?

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aircraft

Question 3

What was an effect of the US increase in production during World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It gave the Allies the advantage to win the war.

Question 4

A goal of the Defense Plant Corporation was

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to give money to businesses to fund war production.

Question 5

As a result of wartime production,

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the average work week for people increased.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the state of the US economy at the end of World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It was experiencing steady growth from wartime production.

Question 7

How did the production of penicillin change during World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Larger quantities of penicillin were able to be made.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the state of the US economy in 1939?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The US economy was in a depression.

Question 9

How did radar technology help soldiers fighting in World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It helped them find enemy ships and planes.

Question 10

How was the computer built by the United States able to help the war effort?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It did complex calculations needed to build the atomic bomb.

America and the War at Home Answers