What Effect Did World War II Have on Black Americans

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Essay

What effect did World War II have on black Americans in the United States? How did they contribute to the war effort? What problems did they encounter? How much did their situation improve?

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Definitions:

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A genetic condition where a person who is genetically male is resistant to male hormones, resulting in feminine physical traits.

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one of the X chromosomes.

Dihydrotestosterone

A potent androgen hormone derived from testosterone that plays a key role in the development of male characteristics and the growth of body hair.

Ambiguous Genitalia

A condition where an individual's external genitalia do not appear clearly male or female, complicating sex determination at birth.