Question
In what way did African Americans in Georgia benefit from World War II?
Responses
A Segregation was officially ended in Georgia and throughout the South.Segregation was officially ended in Georgia and throughout the South.
B They enjoyed increased employment opportunities and earned higher wages.They enjoyed increased employment opportunities and earned higher wages.
C African Americans were able to go on strike if they were discriminated against.African Americans were able to go on strike if they were discriminated against.
D The Civil Rights movement used the war to press for more voting and social rights.
Responses
A Segregation was officially ended in Georgia and throughout the South.Segregation was officially ended in Georgia and throughout the South.
B They enjoyed increased employment opportunities and earned higher wages.They enjoyed increased employment opportunities and earned higher wages.
C African Americans were able to go on strike if they were discriminated against.African Americans were able to go on strike if they were discriminated against.
D The Civil Rights movement used the war to press for more voting and social rights.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best choice regarding how African Americans in Georgia benefited from World War II is:
**B** They enjoyed increased employment opportunities and earned higher wages.
During World War II, the demand for labor increased significantly as industries ramped up production for the war effort. This led to more employment opportunities for African Americans, particularly in war-related industries. Higher wages and better job prospects were some of the concrete benefits they experienced during this time. While options D also reflects a significant aspect of the post-war legacy, the immediate benefits are more accurately captured in option B.
**B** They enjoyed increased employment opportunities and earned higher wages.
During World War II, the demand for labor increased significantly as industries ramped up production for the war effort. This led to more employment opportunities for African Americans, particularly in war-related industries. Higher wages and better job prospects were some of the concrete benefits they experienced during this time. While options D also reflects a significant aspect of the post-war legacy, the immediate benefits are more accurately captured in option B.