World War II: Home Front and Total War

Flashcards based on key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes on World War II, focusing on the home front, total war, and the impact on society.

Total War

A type of war where a nation mobilizes all its resources, including civilians, towards the war effort.

Home Front

The civilian area of a nation at war and the efforts made by civilians to support the war.

Wartime Promotion

Marketing strategies used to increase attendance or support for events, often utilized in this context to engage civilians in war efforts.

Office of Price Administration

A government agency established during World War II to control prices and ration goods.

Rationing

The controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, often used during wartime.

Double V Campaign

An African American initiative during World War II advocating for victory against fascism overseas and racism at home.

Rosie the Riveter

A cultural icon representing women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, symbolizing women's contribution to the war effort.

Japanese American Internment

The forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, fueled by wartime fears and racism.

Economic Bill of Rights

An idea proposed by Franklin Roosevelt that aimed to guarantee economic rights such as employment, education, and healthcare.

Propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading in nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view, particularly during wartime.