Question

question 2-9
which event in the 1940s reflected a major milestone in achieving the second victory described in the excerpt?
home the symbol of black participation during world war ii was the double v, in other words, double v meant two victories: victory against the enemy abroad, and victory against the enemy at home. of course being racist, discrimination, prejudices and jim crow —bill deshields, founder of the black military history institute of america

○ passage of the gi bill to provide veteran’s benefits
○ the executive order desegregating the military
○ establishment of the marshall plan to rebuild europe
○ the formation of an international peacekeeping organization

Explanation:

The question is about a 1940s event related to the "Double V" and black participation in WWII, focusing on domestic racial issues. The "executive order desegregating the military" (by Truman, related to post - WWII civil rights and addressing racial discrimination in the military, which ties to the "Double V" idea of victory against fascism abroad and racism at home) is the event that reflects a milestone in achieving the "second victory" (over domestic racism). The other options: the Black Military History Institute's passage is not a major milestone, the Marshall Plan is about European recovery, and the peacekeeping organization formation is about international peace, not domestic racial progress.

Answer:

the executive order desegregating the military