World War I and World War II: The Role of Minorities

The Jews were the most heavily targeted group by the Nazis, with an estimated six million Jews killed during the Holocaust.

African Americans served in large numbers in the United States military during World War II, with over one million African Americans serving in the armed forces.

Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps by the United States government during World War II, with over 120,000 Japanese Americans being interned.

All of the above minority groups were subjected to forced labor by the Nazis during World War II.

African Americans were given the right to vote in the United States after World War II, with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

All of the above minority groups were the target of discrimination and violence in the United States during World War II.

All of the above minority groups were given the right to serve in the United States military after World War II.

All of the above minority groups were the target of discrimination and violence in Europe during World War II.

All of the above minority groups were given the right to vote in Europe after World War II.

All of the above minority groups were the target of discrimination and violence in Asia during World War II.

All of the above minority groups were given the right to vote in Asia after World War II.

All of the above minority groups were the target of discrimination and violence in Africa during World War II.

All of the above minority groups were given the right to vote in Africa after World War II.

All of the above minority groups were the target of discrimination and violence in Latin America during World War II.

All of the above minority groups were given the right to vote in Latin America after World War II.