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Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
US President who coined 'Arsenal of Democracy' and outlined the Four Freedoms.
Who was Rosie the Riveter?
Iconic figure symbolizing women's contributions to the defense industry during WWII.
Who was A. Philip Randolph?
Civil rights leader who threatened a march on Washington, leading to Executive Order 8802.
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
Highly decorated African American unit of the war.
Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?
Native Americans who used their language to transmit secret messages.
What was the significance of FDR's Four Freedoms speech?
Framed WWII as an ideological struggle against fascism, rallying American support.
What was the impact of WWII on US unemployment?
Unemployment virtually disappeared due to military service and wartime production.
What was the main purpose of the Double V Campaign?
To fight for victory over fascism abroad and racism at home for African Americans.
What was the result of A. Philip Randolph's proposed march on Washington?
Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in defense industries.
What was the effect of the Zoot Suit Riots?
Highlighted racial tensions between white servicemen and Mexican Americans.
What was the impact of Executive Order 9066?
Internment of over 110,000 Japanese Americans in internment camps.
What was the Supreme Court's decision in Korematsu v. United States?
Upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
What was the impact of women entering the workforce during WWII?
Filled labor shortages, challenged gender roles, and provided new opportunities.
What was the role of the Navajo Code Talkers?
Used their native language to transmit secret messages, crucial to the war effort.
What was the effect of WWII on the US economy?
Shifted from Depression-era stagnation to wartime production, ending the Depression.
What is the 'Arsenal of Democracy'?
The US role in supplying war materials to Allied nations during WWII.
Define the Four Freedoms.
Freedom of speech, religion, from want, and from fear, as outlined by FDR.
What was the War Production Board (WPB)?
A US government agency that oversaw war industries during WWII.
What was the Office of Price Administration (OPA)?
A US government agency that controlled consumer prices during WWII.
Define the Double V Campaign.
A campaign by African Americans for victory over fascism abroad and racism at home.
What was Executive Order 8802?
Prohibited racial discrimination in defense industries during WWII.
What was the Bracero Program?
A program recruiting Mexican laborers for American agriculture during WWII.
What was Executive Order 9066?
Led to the internment of over 110,000 Japanese Americans during WWII.
What were Liberty Ships?
Mass-produced cargo vessels crucial for transporting troops and supplies during WWII.
What were the Zoot Suit Riots?
Racial tensions between white servicemen and Mexican Americans in Los Angeles.