All Flashcards
What was the significance of the Double V symbol?
A rallying cry for civil rights, linking war effort to racial equality.
How did the Black press contribute?
Advocated for civil rights and pressured for opportunities like Tuskegee Airmen training.
Define segregation.
The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
What was the Double V Campaign?
A campaign during WWII that called for victory against fascism abroad and racism at home.
Define redlining.
The practice of denying services, such as mortgages, to residents of certain areas based on race or ethnicity.
What were restrictive covenants?
Clauses in property deeds that prohibited the sale or rental of property to specific groups, often African Americans.
Define 'sorties'.
A combat mission of an aircraft.
What is fascism?
An authoritarian political system characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong central control.
What is the G.I. Bill?
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, which provided benefits to veterans of WWII.
Define discrimination.
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
What does 'race-neutral' mean?
Appearing to be unbiased towards any particular race.
What does 'catalyst' mean?
A person or thing that precipitates an event.
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