How Far Did WW2 Affect The Lives Of Ethnic Minorities Within The USA Flashcards
(33 cards)
What year did the New Deal begin?
1933
What significant event occurred in Detroit in June 1943?
Race riots between white and black Americans
What Executive Order created the Fair Employment Practices Commission?
Executive Order 8802
What was the purpose of the Tuskegee Airmen training?
Training for black American air squadron
What act was passed in 1934 that affected Native Americans?
Indian Reorganization Act
What was the main contribution of the Navajo code talkers during World War II?
Used Navajo language for secure communication
How many Navajo men served as code talkers by the end of World War II?
420
True or False: The US armed forces were integrated on racial lines during World War II.
False
What percentage of black Americans served in the military by the end of World War II?
21.2 million black Americans
Fill in the blank: Black Americans faced racial discrimination in the armed forces, with most serving in _______ roles.
non-combat
What sparked the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles in June 1943?
White sailors attacking Mexican Americans wearing zoot suits
What was the outcome of the Hirabayashi v the United States case in 1943?
Supreme Court upheld internment of Japanese-Americans
What did the Double V campaign advocate for?
Victory against fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home
Who inspired the Double V campaign through a letter to the Pittsburgh Courier?
James G. Thompson
Fill in the blank: The Double V campaign began on _______.
7 February 1942
What was the primary goal of the Federal Employment Practices Commission during World War II?
End racial discrimination in defense industries
What was the material damage caused by the Detroit Race Riots?
$2 million
How did Eleanor Roosevelt respond to the Zoot Suit Riots?
Wrote directly to the California State Chamber of Commerce
What was the significance of the Double V campaign after World War II?
Shifted focus to demanding racial equality at home
What was the primary reason for Japanese Americans being interned during World War II?
Racial prejudice following the attack on Pearl Harbor
How many Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps?
400,000
What were the racial tensions in Detroit attributed to in 1943?
Racial discrimination and promotion of black American workers
What was the impact of the Second World War on employment in Britain?
The war created new opportunities in employment, leading to women stepping into jobs vacated by men who went to fight.
