The Impact of WW2 Flashcards
What was the Neutrality Act of 1935?
Banned loan of weapons to countries of the War
What was FDR’s famous Quarantine speech of 1937?
-Sell weapons to Peace-loving nations and break relationship with agressors.
The attack by the Japanese on what naval base led to the USA joining WW2 in 1941?
Pearl Harbour
What was set up during WW2 to send weapons to America’s allies immediately receiving
payment later?
Lend Lease
How many African Americans were in the USA army during WW2 where they still
experienced racism?
1 million
What was FDR’s plan to help Britain and France called?
Cash and Carry 1939
In 1939, just 36 women worked in Shipbuilding by how did that increas to in 1942?
200 thousand
How many women joined the armed force sections?
350000
Which propaganda figure persuaded more women to work?
Rosie the Riverter
What percent of jobs did women occupy?
33%
How was discrimination still shown in the military?
FEPC was set up snd soon foudn widespread discriminaion:
- 1 aircraftmaker only employed 10 African-Americans out of a workplace of 30000
- Segregated military units
- Sailors African American could only work in the Navy.
What was established to decrease unemployment during the War in 1942?
The War Production Board
How many were employed by general motors?
750,000
How many planes were made in 1944?
96 thousand
How many new people found jobs in building fighter planes, battleships and tanks?
4 million
