Code Talkers Flashcard

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What is Diné?

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Diné is the name used by the Navajo people to refer to themselves.

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Why was Diné chosen for creating a new code?

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It had complex grammar and many sounds.

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When was the story of the code talkers shared with the public?

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In 1968.

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What was the U.S. government's attitude towards Native languages during the war?

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They recognized their value for creating codes.

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Who were Chester Nez and Roy Begay?

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U.S. Marines and members of the Navajo Nation.

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What did the code talkers use to send messages?

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Radios.

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What is a code talker?

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A code talker is a person who uses a language to communicate coded messages, especially in military contexts.

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What role did Native languages play in World War II?

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They were used to create unbreakable codes for secure communication.

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What is the significance of the year 1945 in relation to code talkers?

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It marks the end of World War II, after which the code talkers' contributions were not widely recognized.

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What is the importance of complex grammar in a language for coding?

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Complex grammar makes it harder for enemies to decipher the messages.