Harlem Hellfighters

During World War I, approximately how many African Americans served in the military?

• More than 150,000

• More than 250,000

• More than 350,000

• More than 450,000

What was the nature of the units in which African Americans mostly served during World War I?

• Combat units

• Segregated units, mostly as support troops

• Integrated units with equal roles

• Naval units

What was the name given by the German soldiers to the African American soldiers of the 369 infantry who won the French Legion of Honor?

• The Harlem Heroes

• The Harlem Hellfighters

• The Harlem Guards

• The Harlem Warriors

Who absorbed the Hellfighters to help replenish their own ranks?

• The British army

• The German army

• The U.S. Army

• The French army

How did the Hellfighters prove the doubters wrong?

• By retreating

• By not engaging in battle

• By fighting bravely

• By joining the U.S. Army

What opportunity was denied to the Hellfighters by the U.S. Army?

• The opportunity to return home

• The opportunity to fight

• The opportunity for promotion

• The opportunity for training

For how many days did the unit stay in the trenches, marking the longest front-line service of any American regiment?

• 150 days

• 191 days

• 210 days

• 175 days

What prevented African-American soldiers from marching to the front lines in France according to the text?

• Their lack of training

• Racial segregation in the U.S. Army

• Orders from the French military

• A shortage of transportation

What work were African-American soldiers assigned to instead of combat according to the document?

• Cooking for the troops

• Unloading ships

• Medical assistance

• Building fortifications

According to the document, what was the belief of the white establishment regarding African-Americans?

• They were excellent soldiers

• They had superior intelligence

• They did not have the intelligence to think clearly

• They were well-prepared for combat