Second World War Flashcards
1
Q
What was America doing before it joined the war?
A
Selling weapons and goods to Britain
2
Q
What was the lend lease scheme?
A
Allowed the USA to ship large quantities of goods to Britain
Increased industrial production and income
3
Q
How did the Second World War help unemployment?
A
300,000 women became employed
750,000 BA became employed
4
Q
Why was FDR now able to raise tax freely and more effectively?
A
Industrialists were more willing to pay higher tax because they believed it was for the war effort
5
Q
When did America join the war?
A
1941 after pearl harbour bombing
