US Enters the War
True or false: The U.S. was in WWII from the beginning.
False
What is the act of conserving food and supplies for the greater good called?
Rationing
Weapons, military supplies, ammunition
True or false: Latino Americans fought in WWII.
True
What made the U.S. enter the war?
How did Americans keep track of what they were rationing?
Ration stamps, ration books, ration charts
What was the name of the woman with the red bandana featured in many popular propaganda posters?
Rosie the Riveter
The _____________ Airmen were the first African American military pilots.
Tuskegee
Which Alliance did the U.S. join?
The Allies
How was propaganda used differently during WWII?
It was directed more towards Americans at home then trying to recruit soldiers
True or false: All female latina groups helped fight in WWII.
True
Who coded many of the WWII messages?
The Navajo Code Talkers
Who did the U.S. help defeat in WWII?
Germany, Italy, Japan
What was rationed during WWII?
Metal, produce, gas, coffee
Women's participation in WWII manufacturing helped the fight for ________ equality.
Gender
True or false: African Americans came home to equality and respect for their service in WWII.
False
How many American casualties occured due to WWII?
500,000
***Daily Double***
How many Americans were killed at the homefront?
0
Who created the original Rosie the Riveter?
Norman Rockwell
The "Fighting _______" were 7 latino brothers who all fought in WWII.
Medinas