During and After World War II,some Social Constraints and Pressures

question 13

Multiple Choice

During and after World War II,some social constraints and pressures toward conformity and adherence to the white middle- class norms were relaxed.Which of the following was an example from the textbook that demonstrates how events during World War II challenged American's ideas about race and families?

• A)The Supreme Court ruled antimiscegenation laws unconstitutional in the case of Loving v.Virginia.
• B)Black American soldiers during the war advocated for a "return to Africa" movement and uprooted their families upon returning to the United States.
• C)Because gay soldiers during the war could not express their sexuality,they became more adversarial towards interracial unions as well.
• D)Some straight soldiers of color,having dated white European women and experienced interracial relationships abroad that were forbidden in the United States,desired the same equality at home.

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