Democratizing Twentieth Century America - Homework - Due - Thurs, Feb 25

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1 - What do the authors suggest about the League of Nations?

2 - Discuss Mussolini and the impact of his actions on African Americans.

3 - Discuss Hitler and the impact of his actions on African Americans.

4 - Which European nations were conquered by Hitler?

5 - Discuss the role of blacks in the army in 1940. What percentage of the army was black in 1940?

6 - How did blacks react to the War Dept's policies?

7 - Identify: A Philip Randolph

8 - What gains did blacks make during the early 1940s?

9 - Why was the U.S. called the "Arsenal of Democracy?"

10 - Make a chart: Blacks in the Armed Services, 1944
        Your chart should list the numbers of blacks in each branch

11 - What gains were won by blacks in the armed forces, black women specifically?

12 - How did the role of blacks in the navy change between 1940 and 1943?

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

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

15 - Discuss instances of black heroism during the war. 


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