Ww2 Flashcards
What actions did Americans take regarding food during the war?
Americans accepted rations on food and stopped production of popular items.
What was a common practice among Americans to support the war effort?
Americans grew victory gardens.
How many pieces of scrap metals did Americans contribute in three weeks?
Americans contributed 5 million pieces of scrap metals in three weeks.
What financial action did Americans take to support the war?
Americans invested in war bonds.
What role did propaganda play during the war?
Propaganda included Hollywood movies that glorified the USA and depicted the enemy as evil or cowardly.
How was the attack on Pearl Harbor used in propaganda?
It was used to convince the public of the treachery of the enemy.
How was the war economy controlled?
The war economy was closely controlled by the government.
What tax was imposed on luxury goods?
A victory tax was put on luxury goods such as nylon
What did businesses have to estimate?
Businesses had to estimate how much they could produce for the war effort
What was rationed during the war?
Rationing was implemented on food, fuel, clothes and more
What did the Office of Censorship provide?
The Office of Censorship provided a code of guidelines for what could be reported.
How many men and women joined the armed forces?
16 million men and women joined the armed forces.
How many of them worked in factories?
14 million worked in factories.
Where did people move for work?
People moved from rural areas to the industrial north where jobs were available.
What was the estimated number of African Americans in the workforce?
750,000 African Americans
were in the workforce.
What roles did women take on during the war?
Women volunteered as nurses, aides, entertained uso soldiers , planted victory gardens and gave blood.
How many women joined the armed forces and joined the workforce during the war?
300,000 women joined the armed forces and 7 million joined the workforce.
What types of planes did women fly?
Women flew every type of plane in tests and in delivery runs.
In which industries did women work during the war?
Women worked in munitions and electronics industries. 1 in two workers were women
What did plant managers say about women workers?
60% of plant managers said women were the best workers.
Where did the majority of women work?
The majority worked in the USA as nurses, clerks or in traditional roles.
What did women do after the war?
They went back to their traditional jobs
What was the amount approved by the USA for the war effort?
$400 billion
What did US factories produce six months after Pearl Harbor?
War equipment and more than the enemy
