Contributions of American Soldiers in War
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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.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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Explain the significance of the contributions made by American soldiers during World War I, focusing on the experiences of the Harlem Hellfighters as presented in the video.
Describe the unique role of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and discuss how their achievements challenged racial stereotypes in the military.
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“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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