Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Impact of the GI

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of the GI Bill on African Americans?

• A) African American veterans received preference when applying for federal government jobs or loans because the creators of the bill recognized difficulties they faced.
• B) Benefits experienced by African Americans were limited because for example, most colleges and universities remained racially segregated and refused to admit blacks.
• C) The GI Bill stipulated that only white American veterans would receive the benefits due to the content of contracts African American veterans had to sign when joining the military.
• D) Because the GI Bill tended to help veterans attend public rather than private universities, African American veterans rarely experienced racial discrimination there.
• E) Although African American veterans continued to face discrimination after the war, the GI Bill made it common and encouraged them to buy homes in white neighborhoods.

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