What benefits did the G.I. Bill offer?
Funds for college tuition, low-cost home mortgages, and low-interest business startup loans.
What was the intended purpose of the G.I. Bill?
To help veterans transition back to civilian life after WWII.
How was the G.I. Bill administered?
Locally, which led to widespread discrimination against Black veterans.
When was the G.I. Bill enacted?
1944
What sparked the Double V Campaign?
James G. Thompson's 1942 letter to the *Pittsburgh Courier*.
What happened in 1948 regarding the military?
Desegregation of the U.S. military.
When was the G.I. Bill enacted?
1944.
When did the Tuskegee Airmen fly missions?
During World War II in Europe and North Africa.
When was the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion active?
During World War II, efficiently managing mail for U.S. troops.
When did the 92nd Infantry Division fight?
During World War II in Italy.
When did the 761st Tank Battalion fight?
During World War II in France and Germany.
When did Thompson write his letter?
1942.
When was the Tuskegee Army Air Field established?
Prior to World War II, due to pressure from civil rights groups.
When was the U.S. military segregated?
At the start of World War II.
What was the cause and effect of the Double V Campaign?
Cause: Discrimination against African Americans during WWII. Effect: Inspired the Civil Rights Movement.
What was the cause and effect of the G.I. Bill's discriminatory implementation?
Cause: Local administration of the G.I. Bill. Effect: Widening of the racial wealth gap.
What was the cause and effect of the Tuskegee Airmen's success?
Cause: Their impressive combat record. Effect: Desegregation of the U.S. military in 1948.
What was the cause and effect of segregation in the military?
Cause: Racial prejudice and discrimination. Effect: The Double V Campaign and increased calls for civil rights.
