ww2

Question 1

what act made it illegal to protest against the government

Answer 1

smith act

Question 2

what organisation controlled the price of goods

Answer 2

office of price administration

Question 3

prices rose 28% in comparison by how much did wages rise?

Answer 3

40%

Question 4

how much higher was the average income compared to britain?

Answer 4

twice

Question 5

how much did the government earn from lend lease?

Answer 5

$50 billion

Question 6

which of these drink companies gained popularity during ww2

Answer 6

coca-cola

Question 7

by how much did farm income grow during ww2

Answer 7

250%

Question 8

what percentages of homes still lacked running water?

Answer 8

33%

Question 9

what percentage of americans owned their home by 1950?

Answer 9

55%

Question 10

what were unemployment levels during ww2?

Answer 10

1.2%

Question 11

how many women entered the workplace during ww2?

Answer 11

6 million

Question 12

what percentage of women entering the workforce were married?

Answer 12

75%

Question 13

women earned what percentage of men’s wage?

Answer 13

65%

Question 14

how many women joined the armed forces?

Answer 14

300,000

Question 15

what was created to try and reduce workplace equality

Answer 15

fair employment practices commission

Question 16

by what percentage did the number of african americans employed by federal government increase?

Answer 16

400%

Question 17

what fraction of businesses refused to employ aa

Answer 17

1/2

Question 18

in which country did as soldiers experience an in segregated society during ww2

Answer 18

britain

Question 19

what was the name of the campaign which fought for victory in the war and for racial equality

Answer 19

double v