Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."

For many American citizens, African American women among them, democracy was far from complete at home. However, these women joined the war effort and played a significant role in America's success in World War II.

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Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

A "The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), created in May 1942, officially allowed women into the US Army for the first time."

B "African Americans have fought in every American war since the country was founded, and even before."

C "Then, in 1945, the government announced the possibility of a draft because of the severe shortage of nurses."

D "In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."

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Mylie Pham

9 January, 10:18

Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."

For many American citizens, African American women among them, democracy was far from complete at home. However, these women joined the war effort and played a significant role in America's success in World War II.

Answer Choices:

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

A "The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), created in May 1942, officially allowed women into the US Army for the first time."

B "African Americans have fought in every American war since the country was founded, and even before."

C "Then, in 1945, the government announced the possibility of a draft because of the severe shortage of nurses."

D "In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."

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Nylah Hammond · Answer 1

B) "African Americans have fought in every American war since the country was founded, and even before."

Ireland Sanchez · Answer 2

The answer is:

D "In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."

The excerpt talks about the importance of african american women in the States during WWII and how eventhough they didn't have rights, or could vote, and segregation was still a thing, they cooperated by working in the industry and taking care of the house while their men fought overseas.