USA HISTORY

Use the text to answer the following question.WHEREAS it is the policy of the United States to encourage full participation in the national defense program by all citizens of the United States, regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin, in the firm belief that the democratic way of life within the Nation can be defended successfully only with the help and support of all groups within its borders; ____ Franklin D. Roosevelt, Executive Order 8802, 1941.Which statement explains how President Roosevelt used his executive powers during World War II?

(A) ** Integrating defense industries encourages an American victory in World War II.

(B) Integrating the armed forces encourages an American victory in World War II.

(C) Segregating the armed forces encourages an American victory in World War II.

Concept note-1: -In June of 1941, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802, banning discriminatory employment practices by federal agencies and all unions and companies engaged in war-related work. The order also established the Fair Employment Practices Commission to enforce the new policy.

Concept note-2: -Executive Order 8802, established the Fair Employment Practices Committee (FEPC). While it ensured African Americans could receive fair employment, it often failed to provide the same protections to Mexican Americans because of America’s foreign policy in regard to Latin American nations.

Concept note-3: -Executive Order 8802 dated June 25, 1941, General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives. In June of 1941, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802, banning discriminatory employment practices by Federal agencies and all unions and companies engaged in war-related work.

Concept note-4: -When viewed alone, Executive Order 8802 had little immediate impact on discrimination in America. But when viewed as one of hundreds of laws that gradually dismantled a culture steeped in discrimination, the policy was a significant step in a long national journey from discrimination toward equality.