Question

How did California contribute to the U.S. war effort during World War II?

Its militia destroyed enemy bombers flying to the United States.

It had more military bases than any other U.S. state.

It provided an area for the testing of the first atomic bomb.

Its National Guard defeated a large Japanese invasion force.

Answer 1

Hello! Looking at the options, we can use the process of elimination to get to the best answer.

A - This option is wrong. No bombers ever approached California for the militia to destroy.

B - Sure! California was home to many bases and factories, which contributed to the U.S. war effort.

C - This option is wrong. The first atomic bomb was tested in Los Alamos, New Mexico, not California.

D - This option is wrong. There never was a Japanese invasion of California.

I hope this helps! :)