What is the meaning of the statement "the transformation of black soldiers" in relation to World War II?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Explain that the impact of warfare upon black men in U.S. history is a transformative experience in the sense that fighting for freedom and democracy for the nation is compared to the lack of freedom and democracy at home for black people.
2. Note that during World War II, African American men became officers, fought and died to destroy fascism in Europe, and came back home determined to halt racial oppression of their families and themselves. Black men were literally transformed into civil rights leaders during the war.
3. Conclude that the war experience gave black men a broader perception of the world and a budding international consciousness.
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