The Century

Question 1

What was FDR’s leadership style characterized by?

Answer 1

-active engagement + communication w/ public
-map speech Feb 23

FDR utilized radio broadcasts known as ‘fireside chats’ to connect with citizens.

Question 2

What was the impact of industrial production during FDR’s presidency?

Answer 2

-Industrial production increased - economic recovery + wartime
-industries changed to war weapons and supplies

The mobilization for World War II led to a surge in manufacturing output.

Question 3

What roles did women take on during the war?

Answer 3

-roles in the workforce,
-manufacturing + military support

This included jobs like ‘Rosie the Riveter’ symbolizing women in industrial work.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Jobs and roles for civilians expanded significantly due to _______.

Answer 4

World War II

Question 5

What were Japanese internment camps?

Answer 5

• Japanese Americans forcibly relocated
  -removed from west coast
  -heart mountain

This action was justified by the government as a national security measure.

Question 6

What was the 442nd Regimental Combat Team known for?

Answer 6

-bravery + rescue of Lost Battalion
-goal was to take Biffantain
-230 Battalion survived
-400 soldiers died

It was composed primarily of Japanese American soldiers.

Question 7

True or False: The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was the most decorated unit for its size in U.S. military history.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Jobs and roles for civilians

Answer 8

-all people gather aluminium and rubber
-news reels gained popularity
-many propaganda films