Question

Please drag and drop the correct phrases to complete the passage correctly. (U5.3)
(Units 5-8 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 7(G)
(2 points)
The Tuskegee Airmen were
These men flew hundreds of missions, often as escorts to
protect large bomber planes from enemy fighter planes. The
Tuskegee Airmen had
Their patriotism, training, and skills gained them a reputation for
being some of the best pilots and they were awarded hundreds
of military awards.

one of the lowest loss records of any escort fighter group and tallied hundreds of destroyed enemy planes.
:: tried to be enlisted and pass the aviation exams
:: and 2.5 million African Americans registered for the draft.
:
the first African Americans to become United States military pilots. Nearly 1,000 men graduated from training at the new airbase in Tuskegee, AL.
:: used as support troops and not sent into combat.

Answer 1

The completed passage is as follows:

The Tuskegee Airmen were **the first African Americans to become United States military pilots. Nearly 1,000 men graduated from training at the new airbase in Tuskegee, AL.** These men flew hundreds of missions, often as escorts to protect large bomber planes from enemy fighter planes. The Tuskegee Airmen had **one of the lowest loss records of any escort fighter group and tallied hundreds of destroyed enemy planes.** Their patriotism, training, and skills gained them a reputation for being some of the best pilots and they were awarded hundreds of military awards. **2.5 million African Americans registered for the draft.**