The Code That Couldn’t Be Broken

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What was the primary reason for the recruitment of Navajos into the Marines during World War II?

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Japanese skill at deciphering codes.

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What was one significant effect of the Navajo code talkers' efforts in World War II?

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The tide of the war in the Pacific turned.

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What is an opinion regarding the Navajo code talkers' role in World War II?

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The code talkers were the most valuable weapon against the Japanese in World War II.

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What does the statement 'Navajos were being asked to use their once forbidden language to help protect the U.S.' support?

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It supports the central idea of the importance of the Navajo language in military communication.

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What does the word 'trudged' mean in the context of Marines moving through the jungle?

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Walked slowly and with difficulty.

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What was the role of the Navajo code talkers in the U.S. military?

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To create and use a code based on the Navajo language for secure communication.

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Why was the Navajo language chosen for military codes?

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It was complex and not widely known, making it difficult for enemies to decipher.

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What impact did the code talkers have on the outcome of battles in the Pacific?

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Their communication skills helped secure victories and improved coordination among troops.

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Who was Chester Nez?

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One of the original 29 Navajo code talkers.

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What does the term 'code talker' refer to?

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A person who uses a coded language to communicate military information.