why did civil rights leaders expect that World War II would help their movement reach its goals more quickly

If minority groups joined in on the war efforts they believed it would open the eyes of the closes minded America public that minorities are Americans too. They also want what is best for their home country even if they have different colored skin.

Explanation:

the answer is: the sesquicentennial of the american civil war is an occasion to consider the legacy of that great conflict. this legacy is our inheritance, and despite many indelible features, we continue to negotiate the resolution of that conflict. the civil war was fought over slavery, but not always on behalf of slaves

i believe your answer is d)