Question

what was the purpose of executive order 8802 when it was signed by fdr in 1941?

prohibiting discrimination in the national defense industry
outlawing discrimination across the entire nation
legalizing segregation in all public schools

Explanation:

⚡ Using what you learned: home front mobilization in world war ii

Step 1: Identify the context of Executive Order 8802

In June 1941, as the United States prepared for potential involvement in World War II, civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph threatened a massive march on Washington to protest racial discrimination in defense industries and the military.

Step 2: Determine the purpose of the order

To prevent the march and ensure maximum industrial productivity for the war effort, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802. This order prohibited racial discrimination in the national defense industry and established the Fair Employment Practice Committee (FEPC) to enforce it.

Answer:

prohibiting discrimination in the national defense industry