How much did the American government spend on the war effort each day of World War Two?
$250 million
$500,000
$68 million
Which company set up production plants around the world to supply US troops with its product?
Ford
Coca-Cola
Wrigley’s
Which of the following groups benefited least from the US war effort?
Industrialists
Large-scale farmers
Small farmers
Which of the following groups was most likely to be sent to an internment camp?
German Americans
Italian Americans
Japanese Americans
What does the term Nisei mean?
American-born Japanese people
Japanese immigrants in America
Americans born in Japan
How many Japanese Americans served in the armed forces during World War Two?
Around 120,000
Around 18,000
Around 33,000
What was the Double V campaign?
The belief that African Americans could help to win a victory in the war as well as achieving civil rights at home during World War Two
The idea that America needed two victories to win the war, as it needed to defeat both Germany and Japan
The campaign, led by Philip Randolph, to win civil rights for African Americans
Which executive order banned discrimination in defence industries?
Executive Order 9066
Executive Order 8802
Executive Order 9981
How many cities saw race riots during World War Two?
47
34
2
Which African American tank unit won awards for its work in Germany?
99th Pursuit Squadron
332nd Fighter Group
761st Tank Battalion