Harlem Hellfighters

Why did America refuse to honor the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I?

• They didnt want Black soliders to demand equal rights at home in America

• They were scared of how the government would feel

• Because the Harlem Hellfighters didnt do anything in the war.

• Because they were accussed on war crimes

Why do you think it was so important for the Harlem Hellfighters to fight in WW1?

• To prove their loyalty and capability as soldiers

• To gain access to European markets

• To avoid conscription

• To learn new languages

Why do you think women and African Americans would want to help out in the war effort?

• To gain recognition and improve their social status

• To avoid paying taxes

• To travel to other countries

• To reduce their working hours

Why did the African American soldiers fight alongside the French?

• They were fluent in French

• The French military was more accepting of African American soldiers

• They were forced to by the U.S. government

• They wanted to learn French military tactics

Who is Henry Johnson and what did he do?

• A famous general who led the U.S. forces in WW1

• An African American soldier who became a war hero for his bravery in combat

• A politician who opposed the war

• A scientist who invented new weapons for the war

What jobs were African Americans usually assigned to during WW1?

• Frontline combat roles

• Support roles such as laborers and cooks

• High-ranking officer positions

• Pilots in the air force

What was the original name of the Harlem Hellfighters?

• 369th Infantry Regiment

• Harlem Black Regiment

• African American Brigade

• New York Black Battalion

Which country awarded the Harlem Hellfighters the Croix de Guerre for their bravery?

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom

• Germany

What was a significant challenge faced by the Harlem Hellfighters upon returning home after WWI?

• Lack of employment opportunities

• Recognition and celebration

• Immediate integration into society

• High-ranking military positions

Who was the commanding officer of the Harlem Hellfighters during WWI?

• Colonel Charles Young

• Colonel William Hayward

• Colonel Benjamin Davis

• Colonel John Pershing