Question

this excerpt describes a group of african american pilots during world war ii.
these aviators trained in alabama and flew hundreds of combat missions
over europe. known as the red tails, they earned respect for their skill and
bravery while fighting discrimination at home and abroad.

which statement best explains the significance of this group during world war ii?

○ they created secret codes that helped allied forces communicate across europe.
○ they demonstrated that patriotism and courage could overcome racial barriers in the u.s. military.
○ they refused to serve overseas until segregation ended in the armed forces.

Explanation:

The group is the Tuskegee Airmen (Red Tails). Option 1 is incorrect as code - creating was done by Navajo Code Talkers. Option 3 is incorrect as they did serve overseas. Option 2 is correct because they showed that despite racial discrimination, their patriotism and courage in combat helped break racial barriers in the U.S. military.

Answer:

B. They demonstrated that patriotism and courage could overcome racial barriers in the U.S. military.