Reading 5 African Americans in World War II

What role did African Americans play in the military during World War II?

• They were primarily in support roles initially but later served in combat roles.

• They were only allowed to serve as cooks and medical staff.

• They were not allowed to participate in the military.

• They served only in the Navy.

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

• The first group of African American pilots in the U.S. military.

• A group of African American tank operators.

• A unit of African American infantrymen.

• A group of African American naval officers.

What was the Red Ball Express?

• A unit mostly made up of African American drivers who delivered supplies to General Patton's Third Army.

• A group of African American fighter pilots.

• A battalion of African American tank operators.

• A naval unit composed of African American sailors.

Which African American was a member of the 761st Tank Battalion and later became a famous baseball player?

• Jackie Robinson

• Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

• Doris Miller

• Medgar Evers

What significant change occurred in the U.S. military after World War II regarding African American soldiers?

• Segregation was officially ended by President Harry S. Truman.

• African Americans were no longer allowed to serve in the military.

• African Americans were only allowed to serve in non-combat roles.

• The military remained segregated until the Vietnam War.