Quiz on the Role of Black Americans in World War I and II

What was the main role of Black Americans in the military during World War I?

• They were allowed to become fighter pilots.

• They were only allowed to load and unload supply ships or lay railroad tracks.

• They were generals in the army.

• They were allowed to fight on the front lines.

When did the United States enter World War II?

• After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941.

• After the Civil Rights Movement began.

• After the end of World War I.

• After the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

What was the name of the unit formed to train Black pilots during World War II?

• The 101st Airborne Division

• The 99th Fighter Squadron

• The Red Tails

• The Tuskegee Squadron

Where did the first class of Tuskegee Airmen complete their pilot training?

• Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• Tuskegee Army Air Field, Alabama

• Washington D.C.

• New York City, New York

In which year was the 99th Squadron deployed to North Africa?

• 1940

• 1941

• 1943

• 1945

What was the primary mission of the Tuskegee Airmen in Europe?

• To train new pilots

• To escort American bomber planes over Italy and Germany

• To fight on the ground

• To build military bases

How many German fighter planes were the Tuskegee Airmen responsible for shooting down?

• Over fifty

• Over one hundred

• Over two hundred

• Over three hundred

What impact did the Tuskegee Airmen have on the Civil Rights Movement?

• They had no impact.

• They delayed the movement.

• They helped open doors for African Americans in the United States.

• They ended segregation immediately.

When did the Civil Rights Movement officially begin?

• 1945

• 1954

• 1960

• 1970

What did the success of the Tuskegee Airmen challenge Americans to think differently about?

• Military strategies

• Segregation and discrimination

• Economic policies

• Environmental issues