Navajo Code Talkers of WWII

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What was the primary role of the Navajo Code Talkers in WWII?

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Creating an unbreakable code using their native language

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What was the historical significance of the Navajo language before WWII?

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It was suppressed by U.S. policies

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How did the U.S. government change its approach to the Navajo people in the 19th century?

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Forced them into exile during the Long Walk

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Which event directly influenced the Navajo Nation's swift decision to support the U.S. military? Options: The bombing of Pearl Harbor, The invasion of Normandy, The Battle of Midway, The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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The bombing of Pearl Harbor

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What motivated many Navajo men to volunteer for military service in WWII?

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A sense of duty to protect their homeland

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Who proposed the idea of using the Navajo language for military communications?

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Philip Johnston, a civil engineer

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What was the outcome of the initial demonstration of the Navajo code?

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It proved faster and more reliable than existing codes

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What was a key factor in the success of the Navajo code?

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Its complexity and lack of written form

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Which battle demonstrated the effectiveness of the Navajo Code Talkers?

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Battle of Guadalcanal

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What was unique about the Navajo code compared to other military codes?

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It was based on an unwritten language.