Question

A bar graph. It shows that 64% of white troops were skeptical of integration before the Battle of the Bulge. After the Battle of the Bulge, 77% of white troops were highly in favor of integration.
Which of these statements does the graph support?

Discriminatory attitudes toward African Americans remained high after the battle.

In the battle, African Americans proved their worthiness to skeptical white soldiers.

African Americans’ efforts during the battle did little to change white soldiers’ attitudes.

Answer 1

"In the battle, African Americans proved their worthiness to skeptical white soldiers."

Reason: The graph shows a large shift—from 64% of white troops skeptical before the Battle of the Bulge to 77% highly in favor of integration afterward—indicating attitudes improved markedly after the battle. The other two statements contradict the shown change.