Why did women go to work in factories during WWII?

Women were needed in industry since so many men were in the armed forces

How did WWII help America?

military production created jobs & helped end the Depression

During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?

We began mass producing military supplies for our allies

What is the Atlantic Charter?

Meeting with G.B. and the US to discuss war goals; shoot on sight order

what are neutrality acts?

acts passed in the U.S to stay out of European war

What happened to unemployment during WWII

dropped to a record low of 1.2%

How did WWII help America?

Pulled America out of the Great Depression

In 1940, FDR called for America to become an "arsenal of democracy"; what did he mean?

we should sell/give weapons to allied nations

What are Neutrality Laws?

Stopping activity that may draw us into war

civil rights can be violated in a time of war

What is cash and carry?

How US got around Nuetrality laws, have to pay cash for guns and ammo

What happened to Japanese Americans during WWII?

They were sent to internment camps

Providing military equipment to our Allies

What happened on December 7, 1941?

Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor

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1
What did President Roosevelt mean when he called the U.S an arsenal of democracy?
Remain neutral in the war
Aid Axis Powers
Military aid for Britain
End the Depression
2
Why did women go to work in factories during WWII?
Dissatisfied women demanded greater social and economic equality
New laws conscripted young women into service on the home front.
Conscientious objectors preferred work on the home front to combat duty
Women were needed in industry since so many men were in the armed forces
3
How did WWII help America?
established America's status as a world power
gained new colonial territories around the world
military production created jobs & helped end the Depression
set up new trade routes with other victorious countries
4
During WWII the US became an Arsenal of Democracy, What does this mean?
We set fire to major world capitals
We began placing Japanese Americans in internment camps
We began mass producing military supplies for our allies
Rosie became a superstar
5
What is the Atlantic Charter?
Meeting with G.B. and the US to discuss war goals; shoot on sight order
Law passed to increase government spending
Name given to FDR’s impeachment papers for abuse of power
Treaty that ended US neutrality and made us Allies with G.B. and France
6
What is the Atlantic Charter?
Joint declaration of war goals
All the above
U.S. making military commitment to Britain
U.S. declaring war and joining World War II
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what are neutrality acts?
acts to keep the U.S from being unloyal to Britain
acts passed in the U.S to stay out of European war
acts to protect the Germans
acts to keep Germany out of war
8
What happened to unemployment during WWII
went up slightly during the war
dropped to a record low of 1.2%
dropped to 5.5 %
Remained the same as before the war
9
How did WWII help America?
Pulled America out of the 2nd Great Depression
Gave finances
Nationalism
Pulled America out of the Great Depression
10
In 1940, FDR called for America to become an "arsenal of democracy"; what did he mean?
we should sell/give weapons to allied nations
adopt a policy of German containment
delare war on Nazi Germany
join the league of nations
11
What are Neutrality Laws?
Stopping activity that may draw us into war
Proclamation of Opinion on the War
Adherence to Pacifist Ideals
Punishing those who remain Neutral
12
Korematsu vs. US
civil rights can be violated in a time of war
the President was reprimanded for the executive order
civil rights were violated and he was paid for his suffering
the executive order was unconstitutional
13
Who were in the Allied Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary
Russia, Italy, Britain
Britain, France, Russia, US
France, Germany, US
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What happened to U.S. unemployment during WWII?
Nothing
Decreased
Increased
Stayed the same
15
When did the US enter WWII?
when Germany invaded Poland
when Italy invaded Ethiopia
when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
when Germany invaded Stalingrad
16
What is cash and carry?
How garmnay got france and GB pay cash fro land
How US got around Nuetrality laws, have to pay cash for guns and ammo
How japan got to pearl harbor
How us got germanys land pays cash
17
What happened to Japanese Americans during WWII?
They were sent back to Japan
They were moved to the East Coast
They tried to take over the government
They were sent to internment camps
18
What is Lend Lease?
Allowing our allies to escape to our country
Sending food to the Europeans
Recycling tires
Providing military equipment to our Allies
19
What happened on December 7, 1941?
Great Britain mounted a massive counter-attack at Dunkirk
Russia attacked China
Nazi Germany invaded Poland
Japan attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor
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Who were in the Axis powers?
Germany, Soviet Union, Italy
U.S.,Britain, and France
Germany, Italy, Japan
Germany, Italy, France
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Why did many women go to work during WWII?
Men were at war
They just wanted to
Nobody knows
It was the law
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Korematsu vs USA
judicial review
slaves are property
Executive order 9066
Gun-free school zones

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