African Americans in WWII TPT

Member of the 761st Tank Battalion​ ​ (a)  

Nickname for the Tuskegee Airmen​ (b)  

Took heroic actions in Pearl Harbor​ ​ (c)  

A division between races​ (d)  

First African American officer of U.S. Navy ship​ (e)  

• Jackie Robinson
• Red Tails
• Miller
• A division between races
• Gravely

Group of famous African American pilots during World War II​ ​ (a)  

• Tuskegee Airmen
• 761st Tank Battalion
• Davis Jr
• Truman

Reinforcements during the Battle of the Bulge​ (a)  

• 761st Tank Battalion
• Davis Jr
• Truman
• Tuskegee Airman

Commander of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II​ (a)  

• Davis Jr
• Truman
• Tuskegee Airman
• 761st Tank Battalion

The U.S. military was desegregated by this president ​ (a)  

• Truman
• Tuskegee Airman
• 761st Tank Battalion
• Davis

What is the most likely reason General Eisenhower allowed African Americans to fight in previously all-white units at the Battle of the Bulge?

• He was against segregation in the military.

• He thought that segregation in the military was outdated.

• He needed as many soldiers as possible to win the battle.

• He realized African Americans were better fighters.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about African Americans during World War II?

• They were allowed to fight right alongside whites throughout the war.

• They normally held positions “behind the lines” at the beginning of the war.

• They were not as successful in fighting as their white counterparts.

• Around two million African Americans fought in World War II.

What unit is featured in this poster?

• The 761st Tank Battalion

• The Tuskegee Airman

• The Flying Tigers

• The 1st Battallion

What is the purpose of this poster?

• To encourage the desegregation of the military

• To encourage the segregation of the military.

• To encourage Americans to buy war bonds to support troops.

• To encourage Americans to join the military.