How Did Most African Americans Feel About Entering World War

question 62

Multiple Choice

How did most African Americans feel about entering World War I?

• A) Because of their past experiences, blacks criticized the war and knew it would bring no gains for them.
• B) Most supported it, and many served in the armed forces as a way to demonstrate their patriotism and loyalty.
• C) Some blacks openly protested the war through marches and demonstrations.
• D) Violence broke out in many cities across the United States as blacks protested unfair drafting and wartime hiring practices.

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Definitions:

Cultural Pluralism

A condition or system in which various cultural groups coexist within a society, maintaining their cultural differences.

Xenophobia

A fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, or anything that is strange or foreign.

Ethnocentrism

The act of judging another culture solely based on the values and standards of one's own culture.

Cultural Diversity

The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society, celebrating differences in heritage, traditions, and values.