Entering the War
Who did the United States declare war on?
Japan
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, how were the citizens of the United States feeling?
They were scared and uneasy.
What was it called when citizens bought fewer foods and less gas?
rationing
Which war are we learning about?
World War II
Where did Japan surprise attack?
Pearl Harbor
What did Americans think Japanese Americans were?
What are scrap drives?
People donated metal and material to be turned into war material.
Why did people grow victory gardens?
To help support the war and have more food because of rationing.
Why did the United States cut off trade with Japan?
Where did Americans put Japanese Americans?
Internment Camps
What did women do to help the war effort?
They went to work in factories and filled jobs that they were never allowed to do before.
Did the United States join the Axis or Allied Powers?
Allied
What is Pearl Harbor?
A US Naval base
Describe the Internment Camps.
They were like prisons, surrounded by barbed wire, and the guards were watching the prisoners.
What did children do to help the war effort?
Donated toys and clothes.
Collected presents for soldiers.
Bought and sent magazines to wounded soldiers.
Bought war stamps.
How did industries help support the war effort?
Factories switched to producing war materials instead of the goods they usually produce.
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
The United States cut off trade with Japan.
What were some hobbies that Japanese Americans were able to do in the internment camps?
Play basketball, baseball, and football.
Make crafts for the holidays.
Boy or Girl Scouts
Feed livestock and grow food.
What did the elderly do to help the war effort?
Donated blood.
Knitted sweaters and socks for soldiers.
Planted victory gardens.
How does trade impact relationships between countries?
If things are going well, relationships are good.
If things are not, relationships are not good.