Racial Issues in America During WWII

The video explores the role of black musicians like Louis Armstrong in bridging cultural gaps in the 1930s, despite ongoing segregation in the U.S. during the war years. It highlights the impact of the war on racial segregation, the migration of black Americans to northern cities, and the resulting housing challenges. The video also covers racial violence in cities like Detroit and the rise of civil rights movements, including the NAACP and CORE. Finally, it discusses the limited role of political leaders like Roosevelt in advancing racial equality, with significant changes occurring only after Truman's presidency.

Which black musician was known for building a cultural bridge between white and black America in the 1930s?

• Eddie Anderson

• Cab Calloway

• Louis Armstrong

• Glenn Miller

What was the irony in Joe Lewis's victory over the German heavyweight?

• It was viewed as a triumph of democracy over racial superiority.

• It was ignored by the American public.

• It was seen as a victory for racial equality.

• It led to the end of racial segregation.

What was a major challenge faced by black Americans who migrated to northern cities during the war?

• Healthcare services

• Adequate housing

• Access to education

• Finding employment

Which city experienced significant racial violence in the summer of 1943?

• New York

• Detroit

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

What was the response of most black civil rights leaders during the war?

• They called for immediate protests.

• They urged restraint for national unity.

• They demanded immediate desegregation.

• They focused on economic issues.

Which organization saw a significant increase in membership during the war?

• UNIA

• CORE

• SCLC

• NAACP

Who was expected to lead the nation towards racial equality after the war?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the role of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) during the war?

• It provided legal aid to black Americans.

• It worked on educational reforms.

• It focused on economic development.

• It organized sit-ins and demonstrations.

What was President Roosevelt's stance on racial equality during the war?

• He passed new civil rights laws.

• He ignored racial issues completely.

• He maintained the racial status quo.

• He actively promoted desegregation.

Under which president were the Armed Forces desegregated?

• Harry Truman

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt