The Harlem Hell Fighters Quiz

What was the Harlem Hell Fighters?

• A cavalry regiment

• A bomber squadron

• A tank regiment

• A regiment of New York National Guardsmen

Why were the Harlem Hell Fighters set up to fail by their own government?

• They were humiliated and degraded

• They were not provided with food

• They were given faulty equipment

• They were not given proper training

What was the perception of African-Americans in the United States military during World War I?

• They were not allowed to join the military

• They were considered as equals

• They were thought to be incapable in battle

• They were given special privileges

What was the role of the Harlem Hell Fighters when they were sent overseas?

• Communications unit

• Medical support

• Labor units

• Infantry duty

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

• A US general who commanded the Harlem Hell Fighters

• A German soldier who fought against the Harlem Hell Fighters

• A French soldier who led the Harlem Hell Fighters

• A remarkable black military hero who defended his position against a German raid

What honor did Henry Johnson receive from the French army?

• Purple Heart

• Medal of Honor

• Legion of Merit

• Distinguished Service Cross

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

• Awarded them with the Medal of Honor

• Sent a memorandum to the French government implementing Jim Crow

• Provided them with financial assistance

• Honored their sacrifice with a national monument

What was the inclination of the Harlem Hell Fighters when they fought in the war?

• To establish a new government

• To make the world safe for democracy

• To defend their homeland

• To conquer new territories

What was democracy to the Harlem Hell Fighters in 1917?

• A myth

• A burden

• A distraction

• A weapon

What were the Harlem Hell Fighters fighting for in the war?

• To gain power and control

• To acquire wealth and resources

• To protect their families

• To be recognized as citizens of their country