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World War 2 - ZER
Louisiana stuff
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False? More women entered the work force during World War II than at any other time in history. | true |
| What was the purpose of blackouts during World War II? | to keep enemy planes from seeing the cities |
| What wartime industry was established in Ruston? | egg dehydration |
| Why did so many farm jobs in Louisiana disappear after World War II? | machines placed the workers in the fields |
| Where did the D-Day invasion take place? | Normandy, France |
| Identify ways did Louisiana citizens help the war effort. | Boy Scouts delivered blackout booklets, Schools collected scrap, Showed support for troops, USOs provided entertainment |
| Describe V-E day. | the day that is celebrated, May 8th, for Germany's surrender; this meant victory in Europe |
| Describe V-J day. | the day that is celebrated as Victory over Japan, August 15th; Japan surrendered after we dropped the atomic bombs on them |
| Why did the United States join World War 2? | Japan bombed Pearl Harbor |
| Describe rationing. | Consumption of scarce supplies or resources was limited |
| Describe victory gardens. | gardens planted by families that provided over 40% of the country's fresh vegetables |
| What were the extra security measures taken after the bombing of Pearl Harbor? | Bridges, city water supplies, and defense plants were put on extra guard |
| Identify the industries that thrived during World War 2. | Sugarcane, cotton, & rice; Petrochemicals; War items (shell casings, tanks to hold gas, armored tank parts) |
| Identify items rationed during World War 2. | tires, sugar, meat, shoes |
| What part did Louisiana play in D-Day? | boats used were built here in New Orleans |
| What resource contributed to a post-World War II economic boom in Louisiana? | oil |
| Describe the economic shift seen in Louisiana after World War 2. | shifted from agriculture to industry |
| When was the bombing of Pearl Harbor? | December 7, 1941 |
| What Louisiana parish served as a headquarters for a “mock war” during World War II? | De Soto |
| The air field that was an important training center during World War II was | Barksdale |
| What was the purpose of the Louisiana Maneuvers? | to prepare the men to go into war; to access weaknesses |
| Who was Andrew Higgins? | owner of the largest ship building operation; Higgins Boats - used in the D-Day invasion |
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