#1
Which of the following was a major reason for African-American involvement in World War I?
To support European allies
ExplanationAfrican-Americans joined the war to support their European allies.
#2
What role did the 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the 'Harlem Hellfighters,' play in World War I?
They served on the front lines with distinction
ExplanationThe 369th Infantry Regiment distinguished themselves on the front lines.
#3
Which African-American leader actively encouraged African-Americans to support the war effort during World War I?
Booker T. Washington
ExplanationBooker T. Washington urged African-Americans to support the war effort.
#4
Which of the following organizations provided significant support for African-American soldiers during World War I?
NAACP
ExplanationNAACP provided significant support to African-American soldiers.
#5
What was the significance of the Great Migration during World War I in relation to African-Americans?
It resulted in a shift of African-Americans from rural South to urban North
ExplanationThe Great Migration shifted African-Americans from rural South to urban North.
#6
Which of the following factors contributed to African-American migration to northern cities during World War I?
Industrial job opportunities
ExplanationIndustrial job opportunities contributed to African-American migration.
#7
Which African-American organization criticized the United States' entry into World War I, considering it a means to suppress civil liberties?
The Socialist Party
ExplanationThe Socialist Party criticized the U.S. entry into the war as a suppression of civil liberties.
#8
How did African-American soldiers experience racism and discrimination within the U.S. military during World War I?
They were segregated and faced hostility
ExplanationAfrican-American soldiers faced segregation and hostility in the military.
#9
What was one significant outcome of African-American involvement in World War I upon their return home?
Increased segregation and racial violence
ExplanationTheir involvement led to increased segregation and racial violence upon their return.
#10
Which African-American musician served in the military during World War I and later became known as the 'King of Jazz'?
Louis Armstrong
ExplanationLouis Armstrong served in the military and later became known as the 'King of Jazz'.
#11
During World War I, which African-American newspaper encouraged African-Americans to participate in the war effort to secure their rights?
The Crisis
ExplanationThe Crisis urged African-Americans to participate in the war effort for their rights.
#12
What was the impact of African-American involvement in World War I on the Civil Rights Movement?
It laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement
ExplanationTheir involvement laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement.
#13
Which African-American soldier received the Croix de Guerre for bravery during World War I?
Eugene Bullard
ExplanationEugene Bullard received the Croix de Guerre for bravery.