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World War II helped the economy of Louisiana by bringing about a boom in ____.
the shipbuilding and oil industries.
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What is meant by the caption “Every Garden a Munition Plant”?
Raising your own food frees up resources for the war effort.
100
Which conclusion can be drawn about the military’s reason for choosing Louisiana as its training grounds?
They needed an area with varied terrain to train men and test equipment.
100
How was Louisiana’s physical environment related to the design of the Eureka Boat?
An abundance of shallow waterways and marshes led to the development of its enclosed propeller.
100
Which governors served Louisiana during the United States’ involvement in World War II?
Sam Jones and Jimmie Davis
200
During World War II, Louisiana’s petroleum industry grew mostly because _____.
the military had enormous transportation needs.
200
Which wartime practice does this poster promote?
victory gardens
200
Which two innovations made this boat ideal for military work?
specialized landing bow and drop-down gate
200
How did Louisiana’s economy change after the United States abandoned isolationism?
Money and jobs began flowing into the state.
200
Which best explains the idea known as Fortress America?
The belief that our nation’s distance from Europe made us an unlikely target for attack.
300
What was the purpose of this U.S. government campaign?
to gain public support for what could be an unpopular idea
300
Which explains how Louisianans contributed to the D-Day invasion?
Boats used in the invasion were made in the state.
300
What is shown in the map?
Louisiana Maneuvers
300
Where was Higgins Industries located?
New Orleans
300
How did the United States’ decision to join the Allied Powers in World War II impact Louisiana?
Louisiana became an essential location for training and equipment production.
400
Which was General Eisenhower referring to when he said “they won the war for us”?
Higgins Boats
400
What is rationing?
limiting consumption of goods
400
Who designed the Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP)?
Andrew Higgins
400
Which describes the foreign policy known as isolationism?
keeping the affairs of other nations at a distance
400
What was the propaganda in German used for?
To get public support for the hatred of Jews.
500
Which led to the need to ration goods during World War II?
scarcity
500
The plans shown are for which type of boat?
Landing Craft
500
Which prompted the United States to join the Allied forces during World War II?
the attack on Pearl Harbor
500
Which conclusion can be drawn about Andrew Higgins’ impact on Louisiana’s economy?
Higgins’ businesses contributed millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to the state for many years.
500
Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?
Adolf Hitler