Code Talker: Chapters 8-11 Flashcard

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What role did the Navajo Code Talkers play during World War II?

Back

They used their language to create an unbreakable code for secure communications.

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What was significant about Fort Defiance in Navajo history?

Back

It was the place where Navajos had ended up after the Long Walk.

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What is the Blessingway Ceremony?

Back

A ceremony performed to provide safety and protection.

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What lesson did Ned learn about white men during boot camp?

Back

White men were no different than anyone else.

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What does the term 'ally' mean in a wartime context?

Back

A nation that cooperates with another nation during war.

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What was the Long Walk in Navajo history?

Back

A forced relocation of the Navajo people to a distant reservation.

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How did the Navajo language contribute to military efforts in WWII?

Back

It was used to create a code that was difficult for enemies to decipher.

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What impact did the Code Talkers have on the outcome of WWII?

Back

Their unbreakable code significantly aided U.S. military communications.

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What is the significance of the term 'unbreakable code'?

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A code that cannot be deciphered by adversaries, ensuring secure communication.

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What does the term 'boot camp' refer to?

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A training facility for new military recruits.