Question

question 14 (mcq) 5 pts which of the following describes one effect the united states entrance into world war ii had on minority groups?

• increased job opportunities for african americans
• lessening of the immigration restrictions for japanese citizens
• reduction in racial tension between whites and mexican americans
• decreased job opportunities for women who were needed at home

question 15 (ho) 6 pts why did civil rights leaders expect that world war ii would help their movement reach its goals more quickly?

• african americans were strong supporters of the war effort.
• african americans joined unions in large numbers during the war.
• african american leaders agreed not to hold protests until the war was over.
• african americans moved back to farms in the south in large numbers during the war.

Explanation:

Question 14

To determine the effect of the US entering WWII on minority groups, we analyze each option:

• "Increased job opportunities for African Americans": During WWII, labor shortages led to more job opportunities for African Americans as industries expanded for the war effort.
• "Lessening of immigration restrictions for Japanese citizens": WWII led to internment of Japanese Americans, not lessening restrictions.
• "Reduction in racial tension between whites and Mexican Americans": Tensions often persisted or increased.
• "Decreased job opportunities for women who were needed at home": Women actually gained job opportunities in war industries.

So the correct option is the one about increased job opportunities for African Americans.

Civil Rights leaders expected WWII to help their movement because African Americans joined the war effort (military and civilian roles), showing their patriotism and contribution. This support for the war effort was a strong argument for equal rights.

• "African Americans were strong supporters of the war effort": This is the key reason—their participation highlighted their value and deservedness of civil rights.
• "African Americans joined unions in large numbers during the war": Union participation alone isn't the main reason for civil rights progress expectation.
• "African American leaders agreed not to hold protests until the war was over": The "Double V" campaign showed protests still happened, and this isn't the main expectation driver.
• "African Americans moved back to farms in the South in large numbers during the war": The Great Migration was to cities, not back to farms.

So the correct option is about African Americans being strong supporters of the war effort.

Answer:

The option "Increased job opportunities for African Americans" (the first option in the list for Question 14)

Question 15