Economic recovery (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did the USA officially enter the Second World War?
In what year did the USA officially enter the Second World War?
1941
What was the policy of isolationism that America followed after World War I?
What was the policy of isolationism that America followed after World War I?
Avoiding involvement in other nations
In which year were arms sales to warring nations prohibited?
In which year were arms sales to warring nations prohibited?
1937
Under the Cash and Carry Plan, what were the two main requirements for purchasing weapons?
Under the Cash and Carry Plan, what were the two main requirements for purchasing weapons?
Pay cash and handle own transport
How much was the Lend-Lease arrangement with Britain worth?
How much was the Lend-Lease arrangement with Britain worth?
$7000 million
When was the Lend-Lease programme with Britain introduced?
When was the Lend-Lease programme with Britain introduced?
March 1941
On what date did Japanese bombers attack Pearl Harbor?
On what date did Japanese bombers attack Pearl Harbor?
7 December 1941
How many warships were lost in the Pearl Harbor attack?
How many warships were lost in the Pearl Harbor attack?
21
When did America officially declare war on Japan?
When did America officially declare war on Japan?
9 December 1941
When was the War Production Board established?
When was the War Production Board established?
January 1942
What was the unemployment rate in America by 1944?
What was the unemployment rate in America by 1944?
2%
How many aircraft did American factories produce in 1944?
How many aircraft did American factories produce in 1944?
96,000