Question 1

What major global conflict significantly impacted life in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

World War II

Answer

World War I

Answer

Korean War

Answer

Vietnam War

Question 2

How many Americans served in the military during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Nearly 16 million Americans

Answer

20 million Americans

Answer

5 million Americans

Answer

10 million Americans

Question 3

What was the weekly gas ration for Americans during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Just 3 gallons of gas per week

Answer

1 gallon of gas per week

Answer

5 gallons of gas per week

Answer

10 gallons of gas per week

Question 4

By what percentage did the female workforce grow during the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

57%

Answer

25%

Answer

45%

Answer

75%

Question 5

What iconic figure inspired women to join the workforce during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Rosie the Riveter

Answer

Molly Pitcher

Answer

Betty Crocker

Answer

Winnie the Pooh

Question 6

How many women served in military roles during World War II?

Accepted Answer

350,000 women

Answer

500,000 women

Answer

1 million women

Answer

100,000 women

Question 7

What percentage of households owned a refrigerator in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

55%

Answer

70%

Answer

85%

Answer

30%

Question 8

What percentage of households had radios in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

82%

Answer

90%

Answer

75%

Answer

60%

Question 9

What significant kitchen appliance was invented in 1945?

Accepted Answer

The microwave

Answer

Toaster oven

Answer

Blender

Answer

Slow cooker

Question 10

What was the cost of the first models of microwaves?

Accepted Answer

$5,000

Answer

$2,500

Answer

$500

Answer

$1,000

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