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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 were the causes and effects of the US becoming the 'Arsenal of Democracy'?
Cause: Need to supply Allied nations. Effect: Economic transformation and end of the Depression.
What were the causes and effects of the Four Freedoms speech?
Cause: FDR's desire to rally support for the war. Effect: Framed the war as an ideological struggle.
What were the causes and effects of women entering the workforce during WWII?
Cause: Labor shortages. Effect: Challenged gender roles and provided new opportunities.
What were the causes and effects of the Double V Campaign?
Cause: Desire for equality. Effect: Pushed for civil rights and highlighted racial inequalities.
What were the causes and effects of Executive Order 8802?
Cause: Threatened march on Washington. Effect: Prohibited racial discrimination in defense industries.
What were the causes and effects of the Bracero Program?
Cause: Labor shortages in agriculture. Effect: Recruited Mexican laborers, increased racial tensions.
What were the causes and effects of Executive Order 9066?
Cause: War paranoia and racism. Effect: Internment of over 110,000 Japanese Americans.
What were the causes and effects of the *Korematsu v. United States* Supreme Court case?
Cause: Challenge to the constitutionality of Japanese American internment. Effect: Supreme Court upheld internment.
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.