Racial Issues During World War II

In the 1940s, a significant migration of black Americans to the North occurred due to war-related job opportunities, leading to housing challenges. Despite government projects, racial segregation persisted. Racial violence erupted in cities like Detroit, prompting civil rights movements. Leaders like Eleanor Roosevelt were seen as potential allies for racial equality, but President Roosevelt maintained the status quo during the war. It wasn't until Truman's presidency that desegregation began.

What was a major reason for the migration of Black Americans to the North during the 1940s?

• To escape harsh winters

• To find better educational opportunities

• To join the military

• To seek employment in war industries

How did the government address racial segregation in wartime housing projects?

• By integrating all housing projects

• By ignoring segregation issues

• By creating separate facilities for Black workers

• By providing equal housing for all

What was a common feature of wartime housing projects for Black workers?

• They were integrated with white workers

• They included facilities like playgrounds and nurseries

• They were located in rural areas

• They were exclusively for military personnel

What event in 1943 highlighted the racial tensions in Detroit?

• A political rally

• A violent riot

• A major industrial strike

• A peaceful protest

Which organization saw a significant increase in membership during World War II?

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• The American Red Cross

• The League of Nations

• The United Nations

What was the primary focus of Black civil rights leaders during the war?

• To urge restraint for national unity

• To organize large-scale protests

• To demand immediate desegregation

• To focus on international issues

Who was expected to lead the nation towards racial equality after the war?

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

What was the role of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) during the war?

• To organize military strategies

• To stage sit-ins and demonstrations

• To provide financial aid to soldiers

• To promote agricultural development

What was President Roosevelt's stance on racial issues during the war?

• He actively promoted desegregation

• He maintained the racial status quo

• He ignored racial issues completely

• He passed new civil rights laws

Which president ordered the desegregation of the Armed Forces?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry Truman

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt