Americans at War Answers

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What types of military jobs did women take in World War II?

A
air traffic controller jobs
B
combat jobs
C
jobs in munitions factories
D
jobs in shipyards
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How did entertainers assist the government’s World War II propaganda campaign?

A
They promoted enlistment and other patriotic activities.
B
They served in the military.
C
They promoted purchase of bank bonds.
D
They formed the United Service Organizations.
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Women were recruited for jobs vital to the war effort on the home front. Which is an obstacle they faced?

A
There were not enough jobs available outside the home.
B
Attitudes about the role of women in the workplace needed to change.
C
The government did not support women joining the workforce in large numbers.
D
Available jobs were limited to nursing, housekeeping, and clerical work.
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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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Women who served in the WASP during World War II were

A
Air Force service pilots.
B
Air Force service police.
C
Air Force typists.
D
Air Force radio dispatchers.
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How did entertainers assist the government’s World War II propaganda campaign?

A
They promoted enlistment and other patriotic activities.
B
They served in the military.
C
They promoted purchase of bank bonds.
D
They formed the United Service Organizations.
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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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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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How did many people on the home front support the war effort during World War II?

A
They purchased scarce goods.
B
They bought canned fruits and vegetables for soldiers overseas.
C
They planted victory gardens for soldiers.
D
They entertained the troops and their families.

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