Political Power
Social Change
Economic Boom
Culture & Media
Cold War Beginnings
100
What event caused the United States to enter WW2?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
100
Who symbolized the many women working in factories during WW2?
Rosie the Riveter
100
What major economic problem ended because of WWII?
Great Depression
100
What type of media was used to influence public opinion during WWII?
Propaganda
100
What system did the U.S. support during the Cold War?
Capitalism / democracy
200
Who was president during most of WW2?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
200
What movement involved African Americans moving North and West for jobs?
Second Great Migration
200
What did factories switch to producing during the war?
Military equipment (tanks, planes, weapons)
200
Which singer made the famous song White Christmas popular?
Bing Crosby
200
What system did the Soviet Union support during the Cold War?
Communism(socialism)
300
What program allowed the U.S. to send aid to allied nations before officially entering the war?
Lend-Lease Act
300
What campaign called for victory against fascism abroad and racism at home?
Double V Campaign
300
What was the nickname for the U.S. as a supplier of war materials?
Arsenal of Democracy
300
What role did movies play during WWII?
promoting patriotism and provide an outlet for stressed americans
300
What plan provided economic aid to rebuild Europe?
Marshall Plan
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400
What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
To stop the spread of communism
400
Which group was forced into internment camps during WWII?
Japanese Americans
400
What program helped soldiers pay for college and buy homes after the war?
GI Bill
400
How did culture reflect contradictions in American society?
Promoted freedom while discrimination still existed
400
What new type of weapon created the “nuclear age”?
Atomic bomb
500
What international organization was created in 1945 to promote world peace?
United Nations
500
What long-term impact did women working during WWII have on society?
Challenged gender roles / contributed to future gender equality movements
500
Why did WWII boost the U.S. economy?
Increased demand, job creation, mass production
500
What monument was completed in 1941?
Mount Rushmore
500
Why did the U.S. give aid to Europe after WWII?
Prevent spread of communism
