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Which African American unit is most well-known for their service as fighter pilots during World War II?
Which African American unit is most well-known for their service as fighter pilots during World War II?
- Tuskegee Airmen (correct)
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Harlem Hellfighters
- Montford Point Marines
What did Executive Order 8802, signed by President Roosevelt, aim to prohibit?
What did Executive Order 8802, signed by President Roosevelt, aim to prohibit?
- African Americans from serving in factories
- Segregation in military units
- Equal opportunities for all Americans
- Racial discrimination in the defense industry and government jobs (correct)
Which significant population shift occurred among African Americans during World War II?
Which significant population shift occurred among African Americans during World War II?
- Migration from West to East
- Migration from rural South to urban North and West (correct)
- Migration from urban to rural areas
- Migration from North to South
Which organization advocated for civil rights and challenged racial segregation during World War II?
Which organization advocated for civil rights and challenged racial segregation during World War II?
Who organized the March on Washington Movement to pressure the government to end discrimination in defense industry jobs?
Who organized the March on Washington Movement to pressure the government to end discrimination in defense industry jobs?
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066 signed by President Roosevelt in 1942?
What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066 signed by President Roosevelt in 1942?
Which act provided education, training, mortgages, and business loans to World War II veterans?
Which act provided education, training, mortgages, and business loans to World War II veterans?
What was the purpose of rationing during World War II?
What was the purpose of rationing during World War II?
What was the significant contribution of Victory Gardens during World War II?
What was the significant contribution of Victory Gardens during World War II?
Who is often referred to as the 'father of the atomic bomb' due to his role in its development?
Who is often referred to as the 'father of the atomic bomb' due to his role in its development?
