Question

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what does this photograph show about the role of minorities serving in the military during world war ii?

○ military units were segregated based on race and gender.

○ for the first time, african - american women were allowed to serve their country.

○ minority soldiers were more willing to serve under female leadership.

○ for the first time, african - american soldiers were integrated into the general military.

Explanation:

The photo shows Black women in military uniforms, interacting with other military personnel. During WWII, the U.S. military was racially and gender-segregated; Black women served in all-Black, female-only units like the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Option 2 is incorrect because Black women served in WWI too. Option 3 has no evidence from the image. Option 4 is wrong as military integration only began after WWII with Truman's 1948 executive order.

Answer:

A. Military units were segregated based on race and gender.