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WW2 The Home Front
Mr. Rice's U.S. History Class
Question | Answer |
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What caused the Zoot Suit Riots? | Began due to the Bracero Program;The arrival of thousands of Hispanic workers led to increased ethnic tensions |
What were the Zoot Suit Riots? | June 1943, white sailors stationed in Los Angeles fought with groups of Mexican American youths during a week of terrible violence |
How did the context of WWII influence the riots? | With many Americans gone at war, there was demand for farm labor; Mexican and Hispanic Americans workers had the chance to work in the U.S. |
What were the Four Freedoms? | Speech, Worship, From Want, From Fear |
Describe the "Four Freedoms" | Was a speech by Roosevelt; he said by supporting its allies overseas, the nation would be protecting these freedoms |
What is propaganda? | 443 444 |