Question

question 1-23
this excerpt is from an executive order issued in 1948.
there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin
— executive order 9981, july 26, 1948
which phrase describes the purpose of president truman’s executive order?
○ to expand civil rights by integrating the armed forces
○ to prevent minorities from being drafted into the military
○ to continue segregated units in the armed forces
○ to restrict minorities from serving in combat roles

Explanation:

Executive Order 9981, issued by Truman, aimed to end racial segregation in the U.S. armed forces by establishing equal treatment regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin. This directly worked to integrate the military, advancing civil rights for marginalized groups. The other options are incorrect: the order did not prevent minority drafting, continue segregation, or restrict minority combat roles.

Answer:

To expand civil rights by integrating the armed forces