Tuskegee Airman - Flying Into History

What was the main role of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

• They were spies behind enemy lines.

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  They were the first African American military pilots.

• They built airplanes for the military.

• They served as naval officers.

According to the video, which was a result of segregation?

• Black Americans could attend any public school

• Black Americans were treated equally in restaurants

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  Black Americans were often forced to use inferior schools and facilities

• Black Americans held most military leadership roles

How was the U.S. military organized before World War II?

• Made up only of volunteers

• Segregated, with Black soldiers kept in separate units

• Only white soldiers were allowed to serve

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  Fully integrated

Besides pilots, what other roles were members of the Tuskegee Airmen trained for?

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  Mechanics, medics, and drivers

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  Ship captains and sailors

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  Politicians and diplomats

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  Factory workers

Why were the Tuskegee Airmen called the “Red Tails”?

• They flew only at night

• The tails of their planes were painted red

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  They used secret call sign

• They wore red uniforms

What was one major result of the Tuskegee Airmen’s service?

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  Segregation increased in the military

• The U.S. military became smaller

• The military was eventually desegregated

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  The war ended early

Which best describes the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen?

• They only affected the outcome of World War II

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  They proved segregation was necessary

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  Their impact ended in 1945

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  They helped change attitudes and policies about race in the military