Which was a major contribution of Georgia during World War II? (1 point)
Radar technology was developed and tested at Georgia military bases
Hospitals provided trained doctors and nurses for the Medical Corps
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
Military bases were established and used to train large numbers of US troops
Which of the following was NOT an effect of World War II on the state of Georgia? (1 point)
Thousands of new jobs were available to Georgia citizens
Land across the state lost its value and negatively impacted the state’s economy
Several military bases were installed across the state
Manufacturing outnumbered agricultural industries during the war
Land across the state lost its value and negatively impacted the state’s economy
Which event resulted in Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II in the Pacific? (1 point)
German forces marched into Poland
Germany surrendered to the Allies
Great Britain and France joined the war
The United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan
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)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Carl Vinson
Richard B. Russell
Carl Vinson
During World War II, what notable contributions did Richard B. Russell Jr. make? (1 point)
By advocating for small farmers and soil conservation
Opposing civil rights legislation
Securing military installations and research facilities
Bringing economic opportunities to Georgia
Securing military installations and research facilities
"Rosie the Riveter" was a well known character during World War II. What did she symbolize? (1 point)
Increased use of power equipment in Northern factories
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 joining the infantry to fight in World War II.