Question

cket: intro to civil rights
scenario: during wwii, black and white soldiers had to serve in separate troops. black soldiers had outdated
equipment and supplies compared to white soldiers. they were also limited to non - combat support roles and it was hard
for black soldiers to gain leadership positions.
the violates the 14th amendment because black soldiers had inferior supplies and lack of opportunities
the government action that addressed this situation is
executive order 9981
mendez vs. westminster
sweatt vs. painter

Explanation:

1. The 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law. The unequal treatment of Black soldiers (inferior supplies, limited roles/leadership) violates this, matching the scenario.
2. Executive Order 9981, issued in 1948 by President Truman, officially desegregated the U.S. military, directly addressing the segregated and unequal military service described.
3. Mendez v. Westminster was a 1947 case focused on school segregation, not military treatment. Sweatt v. Painter (1950) dealt with segregated graduate education, not military policy.

Answer:

The violation of the 14th Amendment is: Black soldiers had inferior supplies and lack of opportunities
The government action that addressed this situation is: Executive Order 9981