Code Talker: Chapters 8-10 Flashcard

Front

Who is Johnny Manuelito?

Back

A Navajo marine with a nice uniform who tries to get more men to join.

Front

What does Ned say when the Recruiter asks his age?

Back

Old enough

Front

What was important about Fort Defiance?

Back

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

Front

Why couldn't they count in Navajo when marching?

Back

Navajo Numbers take too long to say.

Front

Why were none of the Navajos surprised to not wash out of boot camp?

Back

The Navajos were used to the work and training associated with the boot camp.

Front

What does the term 'Long Walk' refer to in Navajo history?

Back

The forced relocation of Navajo people to a distant reservation.

Front

What role did language play for the Navajo during World War II?

Back

Navajo code talkers used their language to create an unbreakable code.

Front

What is the significance of boot camp in the military training process?

Back

Boot camp is where recruits undergo rigorous training to prepare for military service.

Front

How did the experiences of Navajo soldiers differ from those of other soldiers?

Back

Navajo soldiers faced unique cultural challenges and had to adapt to a different environment.

Front

What does the term 'code talker' mean?

Back

A code talker is a person who uses their native language to communicate secret messages.