What happened as a result of a meeting between A. Phillip Randolph and Franklin Roosevelt?
a. The employment of skilled African American workers doubled***
b. African Americans threatened a march on Washington, D.C. to protest discrimination
c. Roosevelt enlisted thousands of African Americans into the armed forces
d. Segregation was outlawed during the war years
Yes, A.
To answer this question, we need to understand the historical context and the significance of the meeting between A. Phillip Randolph and Franklin Roosevelt. A. Philip Randolph was a prominent civil rights leader and labor organizer, while Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President of the United States from 1933 to 1945.
During World War II, many African Americans faced discrimination and segregation, both in society and in the military. In response to this, A. Philip Randolph proposed a march on Washington, D.C. to protest racial discrimination and demand equal rights for African Americans in the defense industry and the military. Randolph threatened to bring 100,000 African Americans to Washington to protest.
In response, President Roosevelt sought to avoid the march and the potential embarrassment it would bring to his administration. He met with Randolph in 1941 to discuss these issues. As a result of this meeting, Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802 in June 1941, which prohibited racial discrimination in the defense industry. This order led to greater employment opportunities for African Americans in wartime industries, effectively doubling the employment of skilled African American workers.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is:
a. The employment of skilled African American workers doubled.