The War at Home --- WWII (Round 2)

PearlHarbor

100

The day after the attack, the United States declared war on this nation.

What is Japan?

200

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor led which two countries to declare war on the U.S., leading the United States into World War II.

Who are Germany and Italy?

300

The majority of damage from the attack occurred on this part of the U.S. fleet.

What is the battleship fleet?

400

In response to the attack, the U.S. government forced this group of American citizens into internment camps due to fears of espionage.

Who are Japanese Americans?

500

This high-ranking Japanese military officer planned and orchestrated the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Who is Admiral Yamamoto?

America's Mobilization for War

100

The government sold these to American citizens as a way to raise money for the war effort, often promoted through propaganda?

What are war bonds?

200

The Four Freedoms Speech, outlining the four fundamental freedoms the U.S. was fighting to protect, was given by this leader in 1941.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

300

To manage labor shortages, this agreement brought thousalns of Mexican workers to the U.S. to work in agriculture and industry.

What is the Bracero Program?

400

This U.S. government initiative controlled wages and prices to prevent inflation and ensure economic stability during World War II.

What is the Office of Price Administration (OPA)?

500

This top-secret U.S. project developed the first atomic bombs during World War II, leading to the end of the war in the Pacific.

What is the Manhattan Project?

Rationing & Conservation Efforts

100

Due to rubber shortages, the government limited the production and sale of these car components, which led to increased reliance on public transportation.

What are tires?

200

This common household item, used for cooking, was collected and repurposed for making explosives.

What is cooking fat?

300

In addition to food rationing, new cars were not produced during the war because factories were converted to make these military vehicles.

What are tanks, planes, and jeeps?

400

To save resources, Americans were encouraged to carpool, with slogans like "When you ride alone, you ride with Hitler!" used to promote this effort.

What is gas conservation?

500

George Bailey was the leader of scrap drives in his Bedford Falls community in this classic 1946 Christmas movie.

What is It's a Wonderful Life?

Women in the Workforce & Military

100

Women took on essential factor jobs in this industry, building airplanes, ships, and munitions for the war effort.

What is the defense industry?

200

More than 59,000 women served in this medical branch of the military, providing critical care to wounded soldiers.

What is the Army Nurse Corps?

300

Felmal pilots joined this organization, where they tested and ferried aircraft, freeing male pilots for combat missions.

What is the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)?

400

By 1945, nearly this percentage of women in the U.S. workforce held jobs related tow ar production.

What is 33% (1/3rd)?

500

After the war, many women were forced out of their jobs as returning solders reclaimed them, leading to the resurgence of this traditional role.

What is homemaking?