Question

Which of the following were ways the U.S. economy mobilized for World War II? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses Government incentives inspired owners to convert their factories to wartime production. Government incentives inspired owners to convert their factories to wartime production. Employees worked without pay to fill government contracts for weapons, artillery, and tanks. Employees worked without pay to fill government contracts for weapons, artillery, and tanks. Women and children volunteered to watch the skies for enemy airplanes. Women and children volunteered to watch the skies for enemy airplanes. Many Americans bought and sold rations to donate the money they made to the troops. Many Americans bought and sold rations to donate the money they made to the troops. Many Americans purchased Victory Stamps and war bonds to help the cause.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that describe ways the U.S. economy mobilized for World War II are:

1. Government incentives inspired owners to convert their factories to wartime production.
2. Many Americans purchased Victory Stamps and war bonds to help the cause.

Answer 2

What was the effect of Philip Randolph’s threat to march on Washington, D.C.? (1 point) Responses Congress addressed racial discrimination and acts of violence, such as lynching. Congress addressed racial discrimination and acts of violence, such as lynching. A committee was formed to ensure that African Americans were hired alongside whites for defense jobs A committee was formed to ensure that African Americans were hired alongside whites for defense jobs Roosevelt admitted African Americans and other minorities into the military. Roosevelt admitted African Americans and other minorities into the military. Roosevelt placed Japanese Americans into internment camps around the country

Answer 3

The effect of Philip Randolph’s threat to march on Washington, D.C. was:

A committee was formed to ensure that African Americans were hired alongside whites for defense jobs.

This led to the establishment of the Fair Employment Practices Committee (FEPC) to address discrimination in wartime industries.

Answer 4

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. (1 point) The U.S. government created the “Rosie the Riveter” campaign to persuade women to Choose

Answer 5

The U.S. government created the “Rosie the Riveter” campaign to persuade women to work in factories and support the war effort during World War II.