Which was a major contribution of Georgia during World War II?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Radar technology was developed and tested at Georgia military bases
Radar technology was developed and tested at Georgia military bases

Hospitals provided trained doctors and nurses for the Medical Corps
Hospitals provided trained doctors and nurses for the Medical Corps

Military bases were established and used to train large numbers of US troops
Military bases were established and used to train large numbers of US troops

Research sites developed the technology for a prototype of the atomic bomb

Which of the following was NOT an effect of World War II on the state of Georgia?
(1 point)
Responses

Thousands of new jobs were available to Georgia citizens
Thousands of new jobs were available to Georgia citizens

Land across the state lost its value and negatively impacted the state’s economy
Land across the state lost its value and negatively impacted the state’s economy

Several military bases were installed across the state
Several military bases were installed across the state

Manufacturing outnumbered agricultural industries during the war

Which event resulted in Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II in the Pacific?
(1 point)
Responses

German forces marched into Poland
German forces marched into Poland

Germany surrendered to the Allies
Germany surrendered to the Allies

Great Britain and France joined the war
Great Britain and France joined the war

The United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan

Who is referred to as "the father of the two-ocean navy" and earned the nickname "the Admiral" for his strong support of the navy?
(1 point)
Responses

Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt

Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson

Richard B. Russell

During World War II, what notable contributions did Richard B. Russell Jr. make?
(1 point)
Responses

By advocating for small farmers and soil conservation
By advocating for small farmers and soil conservation

Opposing civil rights legislation
Opposing civil rights legislation

Securing military installations and research facilities
Securing military installations and research facilities

Bringing economic opportunities to Georgia
Bringing economic opportunities to Georgia

"Rosie the Riveter" was a well known character during World War II. What did she symbolize?
(1 point)
Responses

Increased use of power equipment in Northern factories
Increased use of power equipment in Northern factories

Changes in women's clothing in the 20th century
Changes in women's clothing in the 20th century

The increased number of women working in jobs they had not held before World War II
The increased number of women working in jobs they had not held before World War II

The increased number of women joining the infantry to fight in World War Il

Which of the following was NOT true about the Bell Bomber Plant?
(1 point)
Responses

It was located in Marietta, GA
It was located in Marietta, GA

It was used to build B-29 military airplanes
It was used to build B-29 military airplanes

It operated during World War II
It operated during World War II

It was used to build liberty ships.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions based on the information provided:

1. Which was a major contribution of Georgia during World War II?

   • Military bases were established and used to train large numbers of US troops

2. Which of the following was NOT an effect of World War II on the state of Georgia?

   • Land across the state lost its value and negatively impacted the state’s economy

3. Which event resulted in Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II in the Pacific?

   • The United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan

4. Who is referred to as "the father of the two-ocean navy" and earned the nickname "the Admiral" for his strong support of the navy?

   • Carl Vinson

5. During World War II, what notable contributions did Richard B. Russell Jr. make?

   • Securing military installations and research facilities

6. "Rosie the Riveter" was a well-known character during World War II. What did she symbolize?

   • The increased number of women working in jobs they had not held before World War II

7. Which of the following was NOT true about the Bell Bomber Plant?

   • It was used to build liberty ships.