The Condition of African-Americans Improved During World War II Through

question 24

Multiple Choice

The condition of African-Americans improved during World War II through all the following reasons means except

• A) jobs were more plentiful because of war production needs.
• B) a federal executive order prohibited discriminatory employment practices.
• C) a massive march on Washington by 100,000 African-Americans.
• D) the average wage for African-Americans increased dramatically.
• E) the military ended some exclusionary and segregation policies.

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