US.53: African Americans in World War II

Which Executive Order established the Fair Employment Practice Committee (FEPC)?

• Executive Order 9066

• Executive Order 9981

• Executive Order 8802

• Executive Order 10450

Which branches of the U.S. armed forces segregated African Americans into separate units during World War II?

• Army and Air Force

• Navy and Coast Guard

• Army, Navy, and Marine Corps

• Marine Corps and Air Force

What was the role of African American officers during World War II?

• They could command any unit

• Their authority was restricted to African American units only

• They were not allowed to serve as officers

• They could only serve in administrative roles

Who established the Fair Employment Practice Committee (FEPC)?

• President Harry S. Truman

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• President Dwight D. Eisenhower

• President John F. Kennedy

What was one of the economic impacts of World War II on African Americans?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Increase in skilled positions

• New job opportunities in defense industries

• Reduction in government jobs

What was one of the advancements for African Americans despite the obstacles during World War II?

• Complete integration in all military units

• Increased representation in government

• Narrowing of the income gap

• Elimination of all discrimination

In what year were African Americans first admitted to the Army Air Corps?

• 1941

• 1942

• 1943

• 1944

Which branch of the military admitted its first Black recruits in 1942?

• Marine Corps

• Army Air Corps

• Navy

• Air Force

What positions did the Navy begin accepting African Americans for during World War II?

• General service positions like gunners, electricians, and machinists

• Pilots and navigators

• Medical officers

• Infantry soldiers

How many racial disturbances occurred in 1943 across the country?

• Over 240

• Over 100

• Over 300

• Over 150