Exclusion and Equality in WWII

What was the primary contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII?

• They provided crucial air support and demonstrated the capabilities of African American pilots.
• They focused on intelligence and espionage operations.
• They transported supplies within the island hopping campaign.

• They were responsible for the delivery of mail to troops stuck behind enemy lines.

The Bracero Program was established to:

• Provide agricultural workers during labor shortages

• Train Mexican engineers for construction

• Create a Mexican American military unit

• Stop Mexican immigration from taking American jobs during wartime.

Where did these groups serve?

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442nd RCT

Navajo Code Talkers

What was the purpose of developing women's military units during WWII?

• To fill support roles vacated by men

• To create a reserve force in case of mainland invasion

• To test whether women could handle military responsibilities

• To demonstrate American gender equality to Axis nations

Young Hispanics in Southern California were discriminated against during WWII because

• their clothing was deemed "unpatriotic"

• they took all of the profitable defense industry jobs

• they received special economic benefits.

• they were excused from military service.

Executive Order ​ (a)   ensured fair hiring practices for the defense industry for all races, while the case of Korematsu v. United States challenged Executive Order ​ (b)   .

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The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was notable because

• It was primarily made up of European immigrants.
• It became one of the most decorated units in U.S. history.

• They were made up of Hispanic and Native soldiers from the Southwest.

• Of their reckless combat tactics in major battles

The 158th Regimental Combat Team, known as the Bushmasters, earned their nickname because:

• They specialized in jungle warfare tactics

• They were all from rural "bush" areas

• They were known for am-bushing their enemies

• They were trained in the Australian Outback before deployment

What was the main purpose of the Double V Campaign?

• Victory in Europe and victory in the Pacific

• Victory against communism and victory against authoritarianism

• Victory in war and victory against discrimination at home

• Victory in military and victory in industry

Name one of the women's military groups from WWII (ABBREVIATION)