WWII on the Homefront

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CORNELL NOTES
Unit: 6 WWII to Cold War
Topic: WWII on the Homefront
EQ: To what extent did WWII impact the American homefront economically, politically, and socially?

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Executive Order 9066?

To establish military bases in Japan during World War II.

To authorize the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

To promote cultural exchange between Japan and the United States during World War II.

To provide financial aid to Japanese Americans during World War II.

Japanese Internment Camp

Multiple Choice

What was the Fred v. Korematsu case?

A landmark Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of Japanese internment during World War II.

A case that declared Japanese internment during World War II as unconstitutional.

A case that ruled in favor of reparations for Japanese Americans affected by internment.

A case that determined the legality of Japanese internment camps in Hawaii.

Open Ended

Describe Japanese American internment in one word. (Example: restrictive)

Type response here

Multiple Choice

What was the effect of WWII on women in America?

Women in America had decreased participation in the workforce and lost economic opportunities.

Women in America had decreased independence and economic opportunities.

Women in America had increased participation in the workforce and gained greater independence and economic opportunities.

Women in America had no change in their participation in the workforce or economic opportunities.

Multiple Choice

Women served in the military as combat soldiers during WWII.

True

False

Multiple Choice

What was the reason for the Zoot Suit Riots?

Racial tensions and conflicts between Mexican American youths and white servicemen during World War II.

Economic disparities between Mexican American youths and white servicemen during World War II.

Political disagreements between Mexican American youths and white servicemen during World War II.

Religious conflicts between Mexican American youths and white servicemen during World War II.

Fill in the Blanks

When did Truman fully integrate the military?

Open Ended

Share one thing you found interesting or important about Jackie Robinson...

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Why is A. Philip Randolph significant to civil rights history?

He was a prominent African-American labor leader and civil rights activist.

He was a prominent African-American actor and civil rights activist.

He was a prominent African-American athlete and civil rights activist.

He was a prominent African-American musician and civil rights activist.

Labeling

Who is depicted in this image?

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

101st Airborne

Tuskegee Airmen

Navajo Code Talkers

442nd RCT

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of WWII propaganda?

To spread misinformation and confuse the enemy.

To promote peace and prevent war.

To entertain and distract the public.

To shape public opinion and support the war effort.

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Finish your Creative Response
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Work on your Topic 6 PET Chart

CORNELL NOTES
Unit: 6 WWII to Cold War
Topic: WWII on the Homefront
EQ: To what extent did WWII impact the American homefront economically, politically, and socially?

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