Which of the following policies was enacted by the War Department in 1941?
A) African Americans would be kept out of the Navy and the Coast Guard.
B) African Americans would be enlisted at twice the rate of white inductees.
C) African Americans would serve primarily in noncombat roles.
D) African Americans would not be assigned to units going overseas.
Answer: C
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