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Women were recruited for jobs vital to the war effort on the home front. Which is an obstacle they faced?
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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.2
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Why were certain foods rationed during World War II?
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They were expensive to produce.B
They were not essential.C
They were unhealthy.D
They were nearly impossible to produce.3
What types of military jobs did women take in World War II?
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air traffic controller jobsB
combat jobsC
jobs in munitions factoriesD
jobs in shipyards4
In which branch of the service was the WAC?
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MarinesB
Air ForceC
ArmyD
Navy5
Women who served in the WASP during World War II were
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Air Force service pilots.B
Air Force service police.C
Air Force typists.D
Air Force radio dispatchers.6
Before World War II, women had served in war as
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combat soldiers.B
air traffic controllers.C
officers.D
nurses.7
Look at the poster below.The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company produced this poster during World War II in order to
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illustrate that women were strong enough to join the military.B
promote the idea that working was a woman’s patriotic duty.C
educate the public about different jobs available to women.D
show support for women while their husbands were at war.8
A reason that some goods were scarce during World War II was that the war
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made factories less productive.B
made producing goods impossible.C
cut off access to certain resources.D
made the production of many goods unnecessary.9
How did many people on the home front support the war effort during World War II?
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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.10
What did President Roosevelt do to help minorities during World War II?
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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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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