#1
Which government agency oversaw the rationing of goods during World War II in the United States?
Department of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commission
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
#2
Which of the following was NOT a major propaganda campaign in the United States during World War II?
Rosie the Riveter
Loose Lips Sink Ships
Victory Gardens
Uncle Sam Wants You
#3
Which government agency was responsible for overseeing the production of military equipment and supplies during World War II in the United States?
Department of Defense
War Production Board
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Commerce
#4
What was the purpose of the War Advertising Council during World War II?
To regulate media content during wartime
To promote the sale of war bonds and to encourage support for the war effort
To recruit soldiers for the military
To organize rationing programs
#5
Which organization was responsible for coordinating civilian defense efforts and providing air raid precautions during World War II in the United States?
Civilian Conservation Corps
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Defense Corps
Civilian War Effort Committee
#6
What was the purpose of the 'Lend-Lease Act' passed by the United States during World War II?
To provide financial aid to war-torn countries
To loan military equipment to Allied nations
To lease military bases to Allied nations
To lend money to Axis powers for post-war reconstruction
#7
What was the purpose of the 'Victory Gardens' initiative during World War II?
To boost morale among soldiers
To promote healthy eating habits
To conserve resources for the war effort
To provide entertainment for civilians
#8
Which famous African American unit saw significant action during World War II and was highly decorated?
The Tuskegee Airmen
The Harlem Hellfighters
The Buffalo Soldiers
The Montford Point Marines
#9
Which event led to the United States officially entering World War II?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
The invasion of Normandy
The bombing of Hiroshima
The sinking of the USS Maine
#10
What was the purpose of the 'Salvage for Victory' campaign during World War II?
To collect scrap metal for military equipment production
To provide aid to war-torn countries
To recruit soldiers for the war effort
To raise funds for veterans
#11
Which city was the primary location for the Manhattan Project during World War II?
Los Angeles
Chicago
Oak Ridge
Los Alamos
#12
What was the significance of the 'Double V Campaign' during World War II?
It aimed to secure victory in both Europe and the Pacific
It called for victory against fascism abroad and racism at home
It focused on doubling military production for the war effort
It aimed to recruit twice as many soldiers for the military
#13
What role did women play in the industrial workforce during World War II?
They served primarily as nurses and clerks
They took on jobs traditionally held by men
They were not allowed to work in factories
They focused on agricultural work
#14
Which American president signed Executive Order 9066, leading to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
#15
Who was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George S. Patton
Douglas MacArthur
Omar Bradley
#16
Who was the commander of the German Afrika Korps during World War II?
Erwin Rommel
Heinz Guderian
Gerd von Rundstedt
Albert Kesselring
#17
Which city was the site of the Potsdam Conference in 1945, where Allied leaders discussed post-war Europe?