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African Americans in World War II

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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?

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?

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?

CORE Signup and view all the answers

Who organized the March on Washington Movement to pressure the government to end discrimination in defense industry jobs?

A. Philip Randolph Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066 signed by President Roosevelt in 1942?

To authorize the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans Signup and view all the answers

Which act provided education, training, mortgages, and business loans to World War II veterans?

G.I. Bill Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of rationing during World War II?

To regulate the purchase of goods to ensure enough were available for the war effort Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant contribution of Victory Gardens during World War II?

To increase food production and supply Signup and view all the answers

Who is often referred to as the 'father of the atomic bomb' due to his role in its development?

J.Robert Oppenheimer Signup and view all the answers