America and the War at Home

Question 1

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

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It gave the Allies the advantage to win the war.

Question 2

How did the Gross National Product (GNP) of the United States change between 1940 and 1944?

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It more than doubled.

Question 3

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

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the development of the atomic bomb

Question 4

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

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It helped them find enemy ships and planes.

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

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aircraft

Question 7

Many struggling businesses made large profits during World War II through war contracts with

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the government.

Question 8

Which two groups cooperated with the government to switch from peacetime to wartime production?

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labor and business

America and the War at Home Answers