Tuskegee Airmen

According to the articles, how did differing opinions keep African Americans from becoming pilots in the 1940s?

• A. Many people thought African Americans would not be good at flying planes. There were almost no high­ranking officers in skilled divisions.

• B. Many people thought African Americans would not be able to fight in World War II. There were almost no high­ranking officers in skilled divisions.

• C. Many people thought it would take too long to teach African Americans to fly planes. There were not enough funds to teach them the skills needed.

• D. Many people thought it would be too expensive to teach African Americans to fly planes. There were not enough funds to teach them the skills needed.

In The Tuskegee Airmen, what does the word segregated mean?

• A. unified

• B. merged

• C. isolated

• D. integrated

What evidence does the author provide in a Visit to Tuskegee that supports the idea that Mrs. Roosevelt's airplane ride was historically important?

• A. It was the first time a first lady flew in a plane and she had a worthy end in mind. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and emailed to Washington, D.C. The

  photograph appeared in papers across the world.

• B. It was the first time an African American flew a plane. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and developed immediately so it could be emailed back to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the nation.

• C. It helped the Tuskegee Airmen become better pilots. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and developed immediately so it could be taken back to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the world.

• D. It showed the public that African Americans are good pilots. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and developed immediately so it could be taken back to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the nation.

Drawing on information from the multiple texts, which statement best supports the results because of African Americans like the Tuskegee Airmen?

• A. About ten years after WWII began, America's military finally recorded the services of the Tuskegee units.

• B. About ten years after WWII began, America's armed services graduated the first African American pilot.

• C. About ten years after WWII began, America's armed services opened West Point to all races.

• D. About ten years after WWII began, America's military no longer allowed racial prejudice.

What was Mrs. Roosevelt's main purpose in flying with Chief Anderson?

• A. a free flight back to Washington, D.C. with a pilot who has his commercial license

• B. a chance to take an aerial tour of Tuskegee along with her Secret Service escort

• C. to be the first president's wife in history to ever ride with an African American pilot

• D. to make others aware that African Americans are good pilots and they do it well

Which statement best supports two main ideas from in The

Tuskegee Airmen?

• A. We are thought of as unskilled and unworthy, but valued as an equal.

• B. We are valued by our military friends, but treated inferior by a select few.

• C. We are respected for our achievements and accomplishments and treated fairly.

• D. We have the honor to face death and lend support, but still live with prejudice.

According to The Tuskegee Airmen, what evidence does the author use to support the idea that African Americans were successful at flying planes?

• A. African Americans faced tremendous challenges. Several white people thought African Americans weren't as good as they were.

• B. Today the Air Force is integrated, meaning Americans serve together in the same unit regardless of their race, color or gender.

• C. African Americans wanted to be in the military and fight in World War II. Many African Americans wanted to be pilots and fly planes.

• D. Charles Anderson bought his own plane and learned to fly. He became one of the first African Americans to have a pilot's license.

Based on the information in the texts, which statement supports the main effect of the Tuskegee Airmen formation?

• A. The number one resource in fighting against other countries in upcoming wars was the airplane.

• B. The government wanted to create the most powerful integrated Air Force in the world.

• C. The Air Force became the first military service to take steps towards ending segregation.

• D. The First Lady became an advocate for civil rights for the nation's black population.

In The Tuskegee Airmen, which statements support the idea that African American faced tremendous challenges?

• A. Civil right groups worked to change national policies in the armed forces. There were a lot of white people who thought African Americans weren't as good as they were. The United States Army was integrated.

• B. Civil right groups worked to change national policies in the armed forces. There were a lot of white people who thought African Americans weren't as good as they were. The United States Army was segregated.

• C. Civil right groups worked hard to keep national policies in the armed forces the same. There were a few white people who thought African Americans weren't as good as they were. The United States Army was integrated.

• D. Civil right groups worked hard to keep national policies in the armed forces the same. There were a few white people who thought African Americans weren't as good as they were. The United States Army was segregated.