All of the Following Statements About African-American Participation During World

question 7

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about African-American participation during World War I are true EXCEPT:

• A) the navy barred African-Americans entirely.
• B) the army was segregated.
• C) President Wilson allowed African-American soldiers to march in a victory parade in Paris.
• D) the army barred most African-Americans from combat.
• E) the army tried to persuade the French to not treat African-American soldiers as equals.

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Definitions:

Free Labor Principles

Ideals that oppose slavery and other forms of coerced labor, emphasizing the right of individuals to enter, negotiate, and operate within a labor market freely.

Radical Reconstruction

The period after the Civil War during which Northern leaders attempted to rebuild and transform the Southern states government and society, including granting civil rights to freed slaves.

Civil Rights Bill Veto

An instance of a president or governor rejecting proposed legislation designed to protect or enhance rights for marginalized groups.

Andrew Johnson

The 17th President of the United States, who served from 1865 to 1869, succeeding Abraham Lincoln after his assassination.