Question

how did president trumans executive order 9981 show progress toward racial equality?
the order ended segregation in the military.
the order set up integrated military housing for soldiers.
the order dismantled the internment camps for japanese americans.
the order gave medals of honor to injured servicemen of different backgrounds.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Executive Order 9981, issued by Truman, aimed to end racial segregation in the U.S. military. This directly relates to racial equality by integrating the military.
• Option 2: The order was not about military housing integration.
• Option 3: Internment camps for Japanese Americans were related to WWII and different from this order.
• Option 4: The order was not about awarding medals but about ending segregation.

So the correct option is the one about ending military segregation.

Answer:

A. The order ended segregation in the military.