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Chapter 19-2 Review
U.S. History - Graves - WBHS
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History
11th Grade
02/03/2009

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How many people were drafted in conscription?
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2.8 million
Term
Were the units united or segregated?
Definition
segregated
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Where were the areas that women could help out in?
Definition
Navy (noncombat), temp jobs in Army, army nurses overseas
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What did the war industries board do?
Definition
coordinate production of war materials
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What was Herbert Hoover focused on?
Definition
food production
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What did the term "Hooverize" mean?
Definition
to serve just enough
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Who created Wheatless Monday and Meatless Tuesday?
Definition
Herbert Hoover
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What were 3 ways that were put into order to conserve fuel?
Definition
shortened work weeks, Heatless Mondays, Daylight Savings Time
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What was the war paid for with?
Definition
Liberty and Victory Bonds
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How much did the war cost per day
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$44 million/day
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People loaned the goverment money to be repaid with ______ in certain number of years.
Definition
interest
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What were the names of the 2 acts enacted to prevent people from speaking out against the war/government?
Definition
Espionage and Sedition Acts
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What was the name of the famous case regarding the Espionage/Sedition Acts?
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Schenck vs. U.S.
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