Understanding the Code Talkers' Legacy

Which Native American tribe was primarily involved in the development of the original Code Talker program during World War I?

• Cherokee

• Choctaw

• Navajo

• Sioux

What was the primary purpose of the Code Talkers during World War II?

• To translate enemy communications

• To create unbreakable codes for secure military communication

• To train soldiers in Native American languages

• To serve as frontline infantry

How did the use of Native American languages by Code Talkers provide an advantage in military communications?

• They were faster to transmit than Morse code

• They were unknown to enemy forces, making them difficult to decipher

• They were universally understood by all Allied forces

• They were easier to learn than other languages

Which branch of the United States military is most famously associated with the Navajo Code Talkers?

• United States Army

• United States Navy

• United States Marine Corps

• United States Air Force

What was a significant challenge faced by the Code Talkers after returning home from the war?

• They were not allowed to speak about their contributions due to military secrecy

• They were immediately recognized and celebrated as heroes

• They were given high-ranking positions in the military

• They were provided with financial compensation for their service