Tuskegee Airmen

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Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

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African American combat pilots

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Pilots of the 332nd fighter group started calling themselves___

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"Red Tails"

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True or False: Tuskegee Airmen were greeted with welcome-home parades for their heroism.

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False

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What event caused an increased enlistment in the armed forces?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

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For those who viewed it as an "experiment," the Tuskegee program's goal was to:

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Boost the military's image

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How was the Red Tails’ success significant beyond the battle zone?

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It showed that African Americans were as capable as whites

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The author wrote THE Tuskegee Airmen mainly to _______.

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explain the history of this group of African American men.

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According to the articles, how did differing opinions keep African Americans from becoming pilots in the 1940s?

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Many people thought African Americans would not be good at flying planes. There were almost no high­ranking officers in skilled divisions.

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What does the word segregated mean?

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isolated

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What evidence does the author provide in a Visit to Tuskegee that supports the idea that Mrs. Roosevelt's airplane ride was historically important? Options: A. It was the first time a first lady flew in a plane and she had a worthy end in mind. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and emailed to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the world. B. It was the first time an African American flew a plane. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and developed immediately so it could be emailed back to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the nation. C. It helped the Tuskegee Airmen become better pilots. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and developed immediately so it could be taken back to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the world. D. It showed the public that African Americans are good pilots. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and developed immediately so it could be taken back to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the nation.

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It showed the public that African Americans are good pilots. Mrs. Roosevelt insisted her flight be photographed and developed immediately so it could be taken back to Washington, D.C. The photograph appeared in papers across the nation.