Women and Racial Issues in WWII

The video explores civil liberties during WWII, highlighting the internment of Japanese Americans, the contributions and discrimination faced by African Americans, and the roots of the civil rights movement. It also discusses the role of women in the workforce and the rise of feminism. Key events include Executive Orders 9066 and 8802, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the influence of figures like A. Philip Randolph.

What was the primary purpose of the Office of War Information during World War II?

• To manage military operations

• To ensure public support for the war

• To oversee economic policies

• To negotiate international treaties

What was the main reason for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

• There was fear of a Japanese invasion

• They were suspected of espionage

• They refused to support the war effort

• They were not U.S. citizens

How did African-Americans contribute to the war effort during World War II?

• By leading military operations

• By negotiating peace treaties

• By working in defense factories

• By serving in integrated military units

Which group of African-American pilots was renowned for their service during World War II?

• The Tuskegee Airmen

• The Buffalo Soldiers

• The Red Tails

• The Harlem Hellfighters

What was the significance of Executive Order 8802?

• It ended the internment of Japanese Americans

• It established the United Nations

• It prohibited discrimination in defense industries

• It integrated the U.S. military

What was the role of the Fair Employment Practices Commission?

• To enforce military integration

• To investigate discrimination in defense industries

• To manage wartime propaganda

• To oversee Japanese internment camps

Which organization was founded during World War II to combat racial discrimination?

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

• The Black Panther Party

• The Urban League

What was a key factor in the growth of the NAACP during World War II?

• Its military campaigns

• Its focus on legal strategies

• Its international alliances

• Its economic policies

What was the impact of the 'Rosie the Riveter' campaign?

• It encouraged women to work in factories

• It promoted women's suffrage

• It led to women joining the military

• It discouraged women from working

What was a major outcome for women after World War II?

• They gained equal pay with men

• They returned to traditional roles

• They continued to work in factories

• They were drafted into the military