WWII Review Flashcards
What event sparked the U.S. entry into WWII?
Japan bombing Pearl Harbor
How was the bell bomber plant beneficial to both the war effort and the people of Georgia?
Bell bomber plants hired thousands of workers to produce B-29 bombers.
What were the cities of Savannah and Brunswick best known for?
Building Liberty ships
Carl Vinson’s perspective on WWII:
War may be a necessity in order to protect our country.
Known as “The Admiral” or “The Father of the Two-Ocean Navy”:
Carl Vinson
How did Carl Vinson contribute to economic growth?
Established military institutions such as bases, naval stations, factories, etc. in the state.
Which country did the Unites States stop exporting aviation goods to?
Japan
What is a Liberty ship?
A mass produced cargo ship that could carry 10,200 tons of cargo. 173 were produced in Georgia.
What was the purpose of Rosie the Riveter?
She was a method of propaganda to encourage women to join war efforts.
What school today was the former Graduate of the Seventh District Agricultural and Mechanical School for the war?
McEachern High School
Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor?
FDR stopped exporting planes, metal, aircraft parts, and plane fuel to Japan
A U.S. Representative that used legislation to bring jobs, military bases, and other economic opportunities to Georgia:
Richard Russell
What was a major Georgia contribution during WWII?
Military bases were established to train many U.S. troops.
Bell Bomber plants had this benefit for women during WWII:
They allowed women to work for their plants when previously this job had bee exclusive to men and seen as “men’s work”
One major benefit of the success of Savannah and Brunswick shipyards was…
Georgia’s economy was doing well despite the war.
