Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Democratizing 20th Century America - Homework Due Thurs, Feb 12

Read Franklin pgs 481 - 492

1 - Make a chart titled Blacks in the Armed Services - 1944

2 - What gains were won by in armed forces and, black women specifically?

3 - Compare the role of blacks in the navy between 1940 and 1943.

4 - What gains did blacks win in officer training school?

5 - Discuss the role of blacks on the European front.

6 - Do you think the integration of black platoons was a success?

7 - Identify" Private George Watson
   - Who was he and why is he significant?

8 - Discuss some instances of heroism during the war. Why did black receive no medals of honor?

9 - What were the "Four Freedoms?"

10 - Historical Synthesis: In a paragraph or two: How did WWII help bring about the Civil Rights Movement?

 

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