G9, American Contributors in WW2

Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?

• Navajo soldiers who fought on the front lines

• American soldiers trained in standard coding techniques

• Cryptographers from Japan

• A group of Native Americans who used their language to create an unbreakable code during World War II

What was unique about the Navajo language that made it effective for use in military communications?

• It was a newly created language

• It had been written down extensively

• It had never been written down or translated into any other language

• It was similar to Japanese

How did the Navajo Code Talkers refer to a tank in their code?

• River

• Mountain

• Turtle

• Eagle

What was the nickname given to Hitler in the Navajo code?

• Crazy White Man

• Dark Leader

• Enemy Chief

• Fierce Competitor

How many original Navajo recruits were there?

• 15

• 29

• 100

• 425

What was the Tuskegee Airmen's nickname due to the color of their plane tails?

• Freedom Flyers

• Black Eagles

• Redtails

• Sky Warriors

How many missions did the Tuskegee Airmen fly over North Africa and Europe?

• More than 15,000

• More than 5,000

• More than 10,000

• More than 20,000

What term is used for first generation Japanese-Americans?

• Issei

• Nisei

• Sansei

• Yonsei

Which regiment became known for its fanatic fighting style?

• Tuskegee Airmen

• 5307th Regiment

• 442nd Regimental Combat Team

• 100th Infantry Battalion

What was the highest decoration received by the 442nd Regimental Combat Team?

• Distinguished Service Cross

• Medal of Honor

• Silver Star

• Presidential Unit Citation