World War II in Florida

Question 1

Look at this poster. What messages is it trying to send? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: Winning the war will protect Americans’ right to free speech.; C: The Nazis are a threat to free speech.; D: Buying war bonds will help protect Americans’ right to free speech.; E: Americans’ sacrifices in the war are necessary to protect their freedoms.

Question 2

How did entertainers contribute to the war effort? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: They served in the military.; B: They entertained service men and women.; C: They promoted enlistment and the purchase of war bonds.

Question 3

Why were Americans asked to plant victory gardens? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: So that there would be more food to go around on the home front; B: So that soldiers, marines, and sailors would have enough

Question 4

How did the US government raise money to finance the war?

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C: By selling war bonds

Question 5

How did World War II change the roles of women in society and in the economy?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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B: Women began working in factories and shipyards, doing jobs previously held by men.; D: Women joined the military and did many kinds of jobs to free men for combat duty.

Question 6

Conservation and recycling were

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B: considered a patriotic duty.

Question 7

Did you include any of the following in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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A: Women were welcomed into jobs outside the home as they filled in for men who had gone to war.; B: African Americans were given equal treatment in defense industries.; C: Women and minorities got new and better-paying jobs.; D: Immigrants from Mexico were invited to the United States to help fill labor needs.

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