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Name two ways in which world war 2 helped set stage for the civil rights movement

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Executive Order 9980 was signed by Harry Truman barring racial discrimination. Also Executive Order 9981 mandating equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons of the armed forces.
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shortage of white male worker opening up many new jobs for African Americans. Helped free Europe to fight for their own freedom at home
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