1940

• What is the focus of the video regarding the 1940s USA?

  America's attitudes towards World War II
• What major economic event preceded the 1940s in America?

  The Great Depression
• How did America's attitude towards World War II change over time?

  Initially isolationist, then involved after Pearl Harbor
• What policy did America follow after World War I?

  Isolationism
• Why did America not join the League of Nations?

  They wanted to focus on domestic issues
• When did America enter World War I?

  In 1917
• What was the Lend-Lease program?

  America supplied arms to allies during WWII
• How much material did America ship under Lend-Lease?

  50 billion dollars
• What was Roosevelt's dilemma regarding WWII?

  American public opposed involvement, but he felt compelled
• What event brought America into World War II?

  The bombing of Pearl Harbor
• When did the bombing of Pearl Harbor occur?

  December 7, 1941
• How did the bombing of Pearl Harbor affect American isolationism?

  It ended isolationism and led to war involvement
• How many men were drafted into the Army after Pearl Harbor?

  Ten million men
• What age group was required to register for the draft by late 1942?

  Men aged 18 to 64
• What term does America use for conscription?

  The draft
• What was a significant aspect of life on the home front during WWII?

  Rationing and price control
• What does the term "total war" refer to?

  Involvement of all society resources in war
• What was Roosevelt's concept of the "arsenal of democracy"?

  All Americans contributing to the war effort
• How many black Americans worked in the war industry?

  Two million
• What was a common issue faced by black Americans in the war industry?

  They were often treated poorly
• What migration trend occurred among black Americans during WWII?

  Increased migration from south to north
• How did the Great Depression affect migration trends in the 1930s?

  It slowed down migration due to job scarcity
• What was the role of black Americans in the military during WWII?

  They served in various capacities, often segregated
• How did WWII impact American women?

  Women took on jobs traditionally held by men
• What economic changes occurred in America during WWII?

  Increased production and job opportunities
• What social changes occurred in America due to WWII?

  Greater integration of different racial groups
• What was the significance of propaganda during WWII?

  It motivated citizens to support the war effort
• What were the effects of the Great Depression on American society?

  Widespread poverty and unemployment
• What was the relationship between the U.S. and its allies during WWII?

  Cooperative efforts against common enemies
• What were the long-term effects of WWII on civil rights movements in America?

  Increased momentum for civil rights activism
• How were black Americans treated in the war industry?

  Poorly, with lower wages and racism
• What was the Great Migration?

  Movement of black Americans to the north for work
• How did World War II affect job opportunities for black Americans?

  Increased job opportunities in the war industry
• Why did migration slow down for black Americans in the 1930s?

  Job opportunities were scarce during the Great Depression
• What executive order did Roosevelt issue to combat discrimination?

  Executive Order 8802
• What was the purpose of Executive Order 8802?

  To stop discrimination in industrial and government jobs
• What was the consequence for companies that discriminated against black Americans?

  Government funding could be withdrawn
• How much did NAACP membership increase during World War II?

  From 50,000 to 450,000 members
• What prompted increased interest in civil rights during World War II?

  Awareness of minority treatment and the Holocaust
• How did black soldiers' experiences in Britain influence their views?

  They saw less segregation and new societal norms