Quiz & Worksheet - The US Home Front During WWII

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How did Executive Order 9066 affect Japanese Americans?

Forbade immigration of Japanese Americans, due to a fear of them committing acts of terror. Forbade film producers from making anti-war movies that included Japanese actors.

Enacted an executive order that essentially meant that Japanese citizens could not leave the country. Interned residents and citizens of Japanese descent in the United States.

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1. How did American entry into WWII impact the life of everyday Americans?

It included significant rationing of all supplies, such as meat and butter.
It provided an increase of the minimum wage because of the many men that were conscripted to the military.
It limited news reporting to only what the government wanted them to report.
It significantly improved their quality of life, as the wartime economy continuously increased both the GDP and the American style of life to a level not previously seen.

2. How were women involved in World War II?

This was the first time they were allowed to join the army and fight in combat.
World War II did not change things for most American women.
They began the women's rights movement
They worked in the defense industry during WWII.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

The following quiz and worksheet combo will display your understanding of the United States home front during World War II. You will be quizzed on topics such as Executive Order 9066 and Rosie the Riveter.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

During these assessments, you will be tested on:

World War II expanding the government's influence on the economy
Civil liberties violations by the United States government
Rosie the Riveter
Executive Order 9066

Skills Practiced

Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding Rosie the Riveter
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about Executive Order 9066
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding what happened in the U.S. during World War II and interpret it correctly

Additional Learning

To learn more about what happened in the U.S. when we got involved in World War II, see the lesson titled The United States During WWII: The Home Front. The lesson does the following: