Asked by Ashley Bussolari on Apr 27, 2024
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Arriving in June 1917,the first African-American military personnel to reach the war zone were tasked with
A) building roads,digging trenches,and unloading supplies.
B) replacing exhausted European infantry soldiers on the front lines.
C) creating a new front against the German army in northern France.
D) manning the new tank regiments which Britain had just put on the field.
Military Personnel
Members of the armed forces, including soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and other individuals serving in military capacities.
Building Roads
The construction and maintenance of roads, a crucial infrastructure activity for transportation and economic development.
Trenches
Long, narrow ditches excavated by military forces for defensive purposes in warfare, notably widespread in World War I.
- Understand the participation and impact of African Americans in different capacities throughout World War I, including fighting, working, and supporting roles.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the participation and impact of African Americans in different capacities throughout World War I, including fighting, working, and supporting roles.
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