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Why are the Tuskegee airmen important figures in U.S. history?

• Their success convinced people that African Americans should be allowed in the military.

• Their successful missions made their military group an early icon of racial equality.

• They were active supporters in the fight for civil rights in the 1960s.

• They created tactics that were later used in the fight for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.

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What happened when the African American enlisted to be in the new division?

• There were so many that the military had to create a new division specifically for them.

• They were not allowed to receive the proper training to enter the field safely.

• They were subjected to brutal training that white pilots didn't have to experience.

• They began to gain widespread attention because of their talent and determination.

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Which of the following best describes the Tuskegee Airmen?

• They were as skilled as their white counterparts.

• They were unsuccessful because they did not receive proper training.

• They were one of the most effective squadrons of any race.

• They were effective, but notably kind to their enemies.

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What impact did the Tuskegee Airmen have on the military?

• Their success led President Truman to desegregate the military because he realized they were a valuable asset.

• Their success led President Turman to desegregate the military because he was thankful for the Airmen's service.

• Their success led President Truman to desegregate the military because it was the right thing to do.

• Their impact was minimal since it would take years before America made any real racial progress.

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Which of the following best describes the central idea of the article?

• The Tuskegee Airmen started the Civil Rights Movement by proving that black pilots are more skilled than white pilots.

• The Tuskegee Airmen proved that black and white pilots had the same potential, which helped break racial barriers.

• Despite breaking racial barriers, the Tuskegee Airmen faced racial discrimination and were never recognized for their military success.

• Black pilots in the military had to work twice as hard as white pilots, and due to a lack of funds they were underprepared.

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Which statement best describes the relationship between the Tuskegee Airmen and the Civil Rights Movement? 

• The desegregation of the military is commonly viewed as the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

• The success of the Tuskegee Airmen quickly led to the desegregation of other institutions in America.

• The success of the Tuskegee Airmen is one of the earliest victories in the fight for racial equality in America.

• The Tuskegee Airmen organized many protests in Michigan and Alabama to force the government to desegregate the military.

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PART A: Which of the following best describes the meaning of "struck blows" in paragraph 6?

• challenged

• protested

• smacked

• exposed

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PART B: Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "all the officers in charge of the new recruits were white" (Paragraph 5)

• "The entrance requirements were very strict" (Paragraph 5)

• "They quickly proved their personal drive" (Paragraph 6)

• "program gained national attention" (Paragraph 7)

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Why are the Tuskegee Airmen important figures in U.S. figures?

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What type of statement should you begin a summary with?

• CAAS

• SAAT

• SAAC

• ASAC

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