What motivated President Roosevelt to issue this executive order?

Question

A.
demands from civil rights leaders for societal change

B.
a lack of enlistment in the nation’s armed forces

C.
the growing influence of fascism in US society

D.
the rapid decline of the American economy

Answer 1

The motivation behind President Roosevelt issuing Executive Order 8802, which prohibited racial discrimination in the national defense industry, was primarily driven by:

A. demands from civil rights leaders for societal change.

This order was issued in response to pressure from civil rights activists and the threat of a march on Washington led by A. Philip Randolph, as well as a desire to address racial tensions and inequalities, especially in the context of World War II and the need for a united effort on the home front.