Harlem Hell Fighters Quiz

What was the Harlem Hell Fighters' role in the first world war?

• They were set up to fail by their own government

• They were humiliated and degraded

• All of the above

• They were given to the French army as a throwaway

Why was it difficult for African-Americans to join the United States military during that time?

• Both A and B

• None of the above

• They had to overcome the prejudice of their own countrymen

• There was a perception that African-Americans would not do well in battle

What duties were the Harlem Hell Fighters initially assigned to when they went overseas?

• Labor units

• Infantry duty

• None of the above

• Both A and B

Who is Henry Johnson and what did he do in the war?

What honor did the French government award Henry Johnson for his actions?

• Legion of Merit

• None of the above

• Purple Heart

• Medal of Honor

What did the United States government do after the Harlem Hell Fighters performed magnificently in combat?

• None of the above

• Awarded them the Purple Heart

• Implemented Jim Crow laws in the United States

• Sent a memorandum to the French government implementing Jim Crow

What happened to Henry Johnson after the war?

• None of the above

• He received assistance from the army and government

• He died in 1929 penniless

• He was awarded the Purple Heart

What did the Harlem Hell Fighters fight for in the war?

What was the significance of the Harlem Hell Fighters' fight for democracy?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• It had concrete results

• It was about being Americans and serving their country well

Why should the story of the Harlem Hell Fighters be one of the first stories told in American history?

• Because it was about being Americans and serving their country well

• Because it was about the power of black soldiers in the military

• Because it was about killing other people

• None of the above