In 1943, William Hastie took what action in response to the treatment of African Americans by the War Department?
A) He supported Roosevelt’s reelection campaign due to the progress made by his administration.
B) He resigned to protest a lack of improvement.
C) He went on a speaking tour of the United States expressing optimism that gradual changes were occurring.
D) He publicly attacked the War Department’s policies and was arrested.
Answer: B
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