WWI: Harlem Hellfighters

What was the main reason for the formation of segregated units like the Harlem Hellfighters?

• To provide specialized training

• Due to racial segregation policies

• For strategic military purposes

• To experiment with new combat techniques

Where were the Harlem Hellfighters initially sent for training?

• New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Paris, France

• Spartanburg, South Carolina

Why were the Harlem Hellfighters' first few months in France not spent in combat?

• Lack of combat readiness

• Equipment shortages

• Political and racial tensions

• Training French troops

Which general handed over the Harlem Hellfighters to the French?

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• General George Patton

• General John Pershing

• General Douglas MacArthur

How many days did the 369th serve in combat, more than any other American unit?

• 191 days

• 100 days

• 150 days

• 365 days

Who was credited with bringing jazz to the French?

• Lawrence McVeigh Senior

• General John Pershing

• Private Henry Johnson

• Lieutenant James Europe

What was the most famous act of heroism by the Harlem Hellfighters?

• Rescuing French soldiers

• Defending an isolated outpost

• Crossing enemy lines

• Capturing a German base

What award did Privates Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts receive?

• Medal of Honor

• Croix de Guerre

• Purple Heart

• Silver Star

What did the bravery of the Harlem Hellfighters demonstrate to the world?

• The effectiveness of jazz music in warfare

• The need for more advanced weapons

• The importance of racial integration in the military

• The potential for African Americans in combat

How many other Harlem Hellfighters were awarded the Croix de Guerre?

• More than 150

• Exactly 100

• 50

• 200