Question

Which of these statements best evaluates how Black and Mexican American soldiers were treated during World Wars I and II?(1 point) Responses Mexican American soldiers were considered to have fewer skills for special military jobs than Black soldiers. Mexican American soldiers were considered to have fewer skills for special military jobs than Black soldiers. Mexican American soldiers were more likely to be sent overseas for military duty than Black soldiers. Mexican American soldiers were more likely to be sent overseas for military duty than Black soldiers. Mexican American soldiers were more frequent victims of race riots in Texas than Black soldiers. Mexican American soldiers were more frequent victims of race riots in Texas than Black soldiers. Mexican American soldiers tended to experience less segregation in the military than Black soldiers.

Answer 1

The statement that best evaluates how Black and Mexican American soldiers were treated during World Wars I and II is:

Mexican American soldiers were more frequent victims of race riots in Texas than Black soldiers.

This reflects the racial tensions and discrimination that both groups faced, particularly in certain regions like Texas, where conflicts arose due to societal prejudices. While both groups experienced significant discrimination and segregation, the context in which they served and the specific instances of violence against them varied.