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What event prompted the United States to enter World War II?
What event prompted the United States to enter World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941
What was the unique response of Native Americans to the call to arms after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was the unique response of Native Americans to the call to arms after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
They assembled quickly to the defense of their country and were the largest contributors per capita to the armed forces.
What percentage of the Native American population and able-bodied men served in the armed forces during World War II?
What percentage of the Native American population and able-bodied men served in the armed forces during World War II?
Over 10 percent of the population and a third of the able-bodied men between ages 18 and 50.
How many reservation Natives and off-reservation Natives had served by the end of World War II?
How many reservation Natives and off-reservation Natives had served by the end of World War II?
What were some of the distinguished medals and honors awarded to Native Americans for their service during WWII?
What were some of the distinguished medals and honors awarded to Native Americans for their service during WWII?
Which tribes had members who served as Code Talkers during WWII?
Which tribes had members who served as Code Talkers during WWII?
What was the role of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII?
What was the role of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII?
Why did the Germans infiltrate some of the tribes in the 1930s?
Why did the Germans infiltrate some of the tribes in the 1930s?
What impact did WWII have on the lives of Native Americans?
What impact did WWII have on the lives of Native Americans?
What was the significance of the Navajo language in the role of the Code Talkers?
What was the significance of the Navajo language in the role of the Code Talkers?
What were some of the roles Native American women took on during WWII?
What were some of the roles Native American women took on during WWII?
How were Native American children educated during WWII?
How were Native American children educated during WWII?
What was the attitude of the Natives towards defending their land during WWII?
What was the attitude of the Natives towards defending their land during WWII?
What was the impact of WWII on the lives of Native Americans after the war?
What was the impact of WWII on the lives of Native Americans after the war?
What was the view of the Marines towards the abilities of Native Americans during WWII?
What was the view of the Marines towards the abilities of Native Americans during WWII?
What was the role of Native American men and women in the armed forces during WWII?
What was the role of Native American men and women in the armed forces during WWII?
