Americans at War Answers

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What did President Roosevelt do to help minorities during World War II?

A
He banned discrimination in government hiring.
B
He banned Jim Crow segregation laws.
C
He gave minorities the right to vote.
D
He established the GI bill for returning soldiers.
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Gasoline was rationed during World War II because

A
there were no gas stations.
B
it was in short supply.
C
prices were high.
D
prices were low.
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Which of the following best defines the term braceros?

A
immigrants from Cuba who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry
B
immigrants from Mexico who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture
C
immigrants from Spain who had contracts to work in America, mostly in agriculture
D
immigrants from Honduras who had contracts to work in America, mostly in industry
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Before World War II, women had served in war as

A
combat soldiers.
B
air traffic controllers.
C
officers.
D
nurses.
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Why were materials such as scrap iron, rubber, and aluminum recycled during the war?

A
They were used to make ammunition and explosives.
B
They were used to make American automobiles.
C
They were used to make peacetime goods.
D
They were used to make stoves and refrigerators.
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What was the main purpose of the Office of War Information?

A
to encourage soldiers to enlist and to get people to buy war bonds
B
to hold rallies for the Allies
C
to give out information about the progress of the war
D
to conscript soldiers
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Why were certain foods rationed during World War II?

A
They were expensive to produce.
B
They were not essential.
C
They were unhealthy.
D
They were nearly impossible to produce.
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Look at the World War II propaganda poster.The main message of the poster is that

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A
women in noncombatant military jobs were important to winning the war.
B
female workers were patriotic and made the best military typists.
C
women could work in any job they chose during the war.
D
female workers could single-handedly win the war.
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The US government made broad use of propaganda during World War II to

A
caution people about war.
B
build support for the war effort.
C
spread false information about the Germans.
D
keep people employed.

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