8.11 Americans on the Homefront

Why did many African Americans move from the South to the North during World War II?

• To escape the cold weather

• To find industrial jobs and live in less racially controlled communities

• To join the military

• To attend northern universities

Who was A. Philip Randolph?

• A southern farmer

• A famous musician

• The founder and president of the first black labor union

• A military general

What was the purpose of the Fair Employment Practices Commission?

• To investigate military strategies

• To ensure African Americans had access to defense jobs

• To promote agricultural development

• To organize community events