Early Civil Rights Efforts

Question 1

Recall the circumstances surrounding A. Philip Randolph’s statement at left.What was Randolph calling for?

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an organized effort to take action to meet African Americans’ needs

Question 2

When A. Philip Randolph first approached President Roosevelt in 1940, he was seeking

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an end to discrimination in industries involved in producing goods for the war effort.

Question 3

In the end, Roosevelt agreed to Randolph’s request and issued Executive Order 8802, which forbade discrimination in defense industries.Roosevelt did this because

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Roosevelt feared any disruption in the nation’s efforts to prepare for war.

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, who served in World War II?

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They demonstrated the fighting capabilities of African Americans.

Question 5

President Truman’s Executive Order 9981

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called for an end to the segregation of American armed forces.

Question 6

Which of the following were reasons for the segregation of professional baseball?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Some white owners feared that white fans would not pay to watch African Americans.; Some white players were unwilling to play with or against African Americans.; African Americans and whites had difficulty traveling together in some areas of the country.

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