Download Chapter 16 Essential Questions and Vocabulary

Chapter 16 Essential Questions and Vocabulary
Directions: In 2-3 paragraphs respond to each of these statements. These questions are
addressed to the chapter as a whole, but particular sections may be more relevant to a
particular question.
1. In what ways was the United States changed by the experience of World War II?
Were these changes for the better or worse – or a combination of both?
2. Evaluate this statement: “The Civil Rights Movement of Dr. King and Rosa Parks
started during WWII.” Do you agree and/or disagree with this statement and why?
3. How did the US government create support for the fight against the Axis powers?
Were these efforts successful, would they work today? Why?
4. Was the US a better place and nation after the intense struggles (foreign and
domestic) of WWII?
Be sure to use evidence/examples from the text to support your analysis
Vocabulary: People and Concepts “You Have to Know”
1-2 Sentence Description of each
a. Victory Gardens
g. Executive Order 8802
b. War Production Board
h. CORE
c. Boomtowns
i. Executive Order 9066
d. Double V
j. Korematsu v. United States
e. March on Washington
k. Internment
f. FEPC
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