Political Issues
Which president led the U.S. through WWII for most of the 1940s?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the name of the symbol for women working in factories?
Rosie the Riveter
What created millions of jobs for Americans during the 1940s?
Factories making military supplies for World War II.
What form of entertainment did families often use for news, music, and shows?
The radio
Who became president after Franklin D. Roosevelt died in 1945?
Harry S. Truman
Why did women start working in factories during the 1940s?
Because many men were fighting in the war
What happened to unemployment during World War II?
It dropped a lot
What kinds of music were popular during the 1940s?
Swing music
What event caused the United States to enter World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
What rule limited how much food and supplies people could buy?
Rationing
Why did many people find new jobs during the 1940s?
Factories needed workers
What symbol represented women's strength and hard work during World War II?
Rosie the Riveter
What two countries were the main enemies of the United States in WWII?
Germany and Japan
What did people buy to help support soldiers during the war?
War bonds
Why did many women get jobs during World War II?
Because many men were away fighting in the war.
Why did clothing become more simple and practical during the 1940s?
Because materials were needed for the war.
What war ended in 1945 and changed U.S. politics a lot?
World War II
What campaign pushed for equal rights during World War II?
The Double V Campaign
How did the war help the United States economy?
It helped the country recover from the Great Depression and made the economy much stronger.
Name one way people relaxed during the 1940s.
Going to movies, listening to the radio, dancing, reading books, or attending sports and community activities.