Impact of 2nd World War

Question 1

How much material was shipped without payment to allies?

Answer 1

$50 billion

Question 2

By 1944 what % of weapons in the world were made by USA?

Answer 2

1/2

Question 3

100 firms had what % of war contracts?

Answer 3

80%

Question 4

How many Americans were involved in wartime production?

Answer 4

14 million

Question 5

How many extra did GM take on during the war?

Answer 5

0.75 million

Question 6

How many migrated from the south to the north?

Answer 6

4 million

Question 7

How many women joined the armed forces?

Answer 7

300,000

Question 8

How many women joined the workforce by the end of 2ww

Answer 8

7 million

Question 9

Who was the only country to emerge from WW2 economically stronger?

Answer 9

USA

Question 10

How many businesses started up due to war contracts?

Answer 10

500,000

Question 11

How many African Americans joined the armed forces?

Answer 11

1 million

Question 12

How many african Americans worked in wartime production?

Answer 12

2 million

Question 13

What % of married women were working at the end of the war compared to the start?

Answer 13

35%-50%