Exploring the Role of Black Nurses in WWII

How many black women joined the WACs and WAVES during World War II?

• Over 4,000

• About 2,000

• Nearly 5,000

• More than 3,000

What roles were black women primarily assigned to in the military?

• Pilots and engineers

• Technical and mechanical roles

• Nurses and doctors

• Menial jobs in mess halls and laundries

Who welcomed the black nurses upon their arrival in England?

• Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis

• General Eisenhower

• Captain Petty

• President Roosevelt

What significant change occurred in the treatment of black nurses in England?

• They received special commendations

• They were promoted to higher ranks

• They were allowed to return home

• They began caring for white casualties

What was the public's reaction to black nurses caring for German POWs?

• Indifference

• Support

• Outrage

• Praise

How were German POWs often treated compared to black GIs?

• More respectfully

• Equally

• With hostility

• Less respectfully

What was the perception of black servicemen in their local communities?

• Ignored by their neighbors

• Regarded as traitors

• Seen as heroes

• Viewed as ordinary citizens

What did the war effort provide for black war workers?

• Educational opportunities

• Steady work and high wages

• Overseas travel

• Government positions

What motivated black Americans to contribute to the war effort?

• Compulsory service

• Political pressure

• Financial incentives

• Patriotism

What roles did black volunteers fill in civil defense during the war?

• Military recruiters

• Cultural ambassadors

• Air raid wardens and bond drive participants

• Diplomatic envoys