Women
About how many women served in the armed forces in WWII?
About 350,000 women
In 1940, what was the US's debt at?
$43 Billion
True or False - Propaganda was used in the media
True, it actually took many forms in the media.
What were ration stamps?
Ration stamps were stamps you would use to buy groceries.
True or False - There was propaganda promoting Victory Gardens
True, there were a lot of posters.
What was one of the organizations that women were part of during WWII?
American Red Cross Organization
What year were the first modern war Bonds introduced?
1917
Did propaganda in America make Hitler look bad?
Yes, it also made the Nazis look bad.
What would happen if you didn't use your ration stamps while buying groceries?
You would have to pay extra.
Which food group did most people grow in their Victory Gardens?
Vegetables
Did women earn the same amount of money as men when they were working?
No, women didn't even earn 50% of what men earned.
War Bonds weren't just used in WWII, which two other wars were War Bonds used in?
Civil War and Spanish-American War
Name at least one of the forms that propaganda was used in for the media.
Movies, Radio Broadcasting, Posters, and Political Cartoons.
Which food was rationed the most?
Sugar
Why did the government want people to grow their own gardens?
Because they wanted to give/donate food to soldiers.
Which occupation had a severe shortage that women soon took over?
Piloting
How much money did the government raise through Liberty Bond sales?
$21 Billion.
Who was the lady on the propaganda campaign encouraging women to work?
Rosie The Riveter.
Which item was rationed differently?
Gasoline
How did the government compel people to grow Victory Gardens?
They purposefully had food shortages.
Who was the head of the WASP?
Jacqueline Cochran
In 1941, the US entered WWII and the government reintroduced War Bonds, what was the first name they had?
Series E Defense Bonds
How did newspapers choose who to support?
They would put what the paper's owner supported.
Why did the government ration goods/foods?
They rationed them so they would have enough for the soldiers.
True or False - You have to donate your crops that you grew
False, you would keep your crops so you could stop buying from the government.