African Americans in WWII

Who were the famous African American pilots known for their heroism?

• Tuskegee Airmen
• Brooklyn Bombers
• Saskatchewan Sabers
• New England Patriots

Why couldn’t African American soldiers serve with white soldiers in the military?

• They weren't good enough.
• They did serve with white soldiers.
• Segregation didn't allow it.
• African American soldiers didn't want to.

What did President Truman do after the war?

• He quit being president.
• He desegregated the military.
• He died. 
• He created a new holiday.

What encouraged an increase in men wanting to join the military?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor.
• It was cool to join the military.
• They needed jobs.
• Their moms signed them up.

The Tuskegee Program was seen as a what?

• Great Opportunity
• Equal Training
• Special Experiment
• New School

True or False: The Tuskegee Airmen were as good as any other squadron?

• True
• False

How did the Tuskegee Airmen help in World War 2?

• They made equipment.
• They cooked.
• They dug trenches.
• They escorted bombers.

What did the Tuskegee Airmen do when flying that made them successful?

• They split up.
• They stuck together.
• They showed off.
• They wore disguises.

Roscoe Brown was the first fighter pilot to do what? 

• Fly a plane.
• Do a flip.
• Down a jet.
• Travel to Germany.

What was the nickname given to the 332nd fighter squadron.

• "red tails"

• "blue tails"

• "red wings"

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