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Contributions of American Soldiers in War

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the roles and sacrifices of American soldiers, including the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Navajo Code Talkers.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Shining new light on the contributions of the Harlem Hellfighters

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Practice

14 min

2 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and explain how their performance challenged racial stereotypes in the military. Explain the role of the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II and discuss how their unique contributions affected military communications and the outcome of specific battles.”

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