WWI 6 Who were the Harlem Hell fighters? Quiz

What nickname was given to the veterans of the 369th Infantry, formerly the 15th New York (Colored) Regiment?

• Harlem Heroes

• Brave Warriors

• Harlem Hellfighters

• New York Braves

Which prestigious French military decoration did the Harlem Hellfighters earn during World War I?

• Médaille militaire

• Légion d'honneur

• Croix de Guerre

• Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur

How long did it take for Pvt. Henry Johnson to receive an official Purple Heart from the U.S. government after World War I?

• 10 years

• 77 years

• 50 years

• 25 years

What was the physical condition of Pvt. Henry Johnson during the Harlem Hellfighters' homecoming parade?

• He was in perfect health.

• He was using crutches.

• He had a steel plate in his foot.

• He was in a wheelchair.

What was the estimated crowd size that greeted the returning soldiers according to The Chicago Defender?

• 2 million

• 5 million

• Hundreds of thousands

• 7 feet tall

Which avenue did the regiment receive a tumultuous greeting along as mentioned in the Tribune?

• Fifth Avenue

• First Avenue

• Eighth Avenue

• Third Avenue

What items were thrown at the returning soldiers as a sign of welcome?

• Flowers and letters

• Chocolate candy, cigarettes, and coins

• Rice and confetti

• Handkerchiefs and water bottles

Who was the African-American leader present to greet the black veterans?

• Frederick Douglass

• Emmett Scott

• William Randolph Hearst

• Al Smith

What did Frederick Douglass liken his master to in his 1845 slave narrative?

• A lion

• A rattlesnake

• A bear

• A wolf

On what date did the Chicago Defender note an unofficial holiday with black school children granted dismissal in honor of the returning black veterans?

• Feb. 17, 1919

• Feb. 18, 1919

• Feb. 19, 1919

• Feb. 20, 1919