World War I and II: Black American Contributions

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

• Fighter pilots

• Generals

• Loading and unloading supply ships

• Naval officers

When did the United States enter World War II?

• After the bombing of Pearl Harbor

• After the Civil War

• After the American Revolution

• After World War I

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

• 101st Airborne Division

• 99th Fighter Squadron

• 82nd Airborne Division

• 1st Cavalry Division

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

• New York, New York

• Tuskegee, Alabama

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

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

• 1941

• 1942

• 1943

• 1944

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

• Bomb enemy cities

• Escort American bomber planes

• Train new pilots

• Conduct reconnaissance missions

How many German fighter planes did the Tuskegee Airmen shoot down?

• Over 50

• Over 100

• Over 150

• Over 200

What impact did the Tuskegee Airmen have on American society after World War II?

• They started the Civil Rights Movement

• They opened doors for African Americans

• They ended World War II

• They became political leaders

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When did the Civil Rights Movement officially begin?

• 1945

• 1954

• 1960

• 1970

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

• Military strategies

• Segregation and discrimination

• Economic policies

• Political systems

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