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Prereading Quiz: Fighting for Freedom
Before you read “Fighting for Freedom,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.
When did World War I start?
1914
1939
1979
World War I began in 1914 and ended in 1918. The United States joined the war in 1917.
Which country was a United States ally during World War I?
Austria-Hungary
France
Germany
France, the United Kingdom, and Russia were allies of the United States during World War I. They were called the Allied powers. Their enemies were the Central powers, consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.
The U.S. military was segregated during World War I. What does segregated mean?
inclusive regardless of race, religion, or gender
required for all adults to serve in
separated by race, religion, or gender
During World War I, Black Americans were often segregated, or kept separate, from White Americans in public places such as restaurants, schools, and hotels.
During World War I, which type of jobs were typically assigned to Black American soldiers?
collecting information about the enemy
combat duty on the front lines
manual labor, such as digging holes and unloading equipment
Most Black American soldiers were assigned to support roles, including digging holes and unloading equipment, during the war.
Trenches played a big role in the fighting in World War I. What is a trench?
an airplane that can navigate snowy conditions
a long hole dug into the ground as protection from enemy fire
a submarine that can sink battleships
Trenches are long holes in the ground where soldiers can take cover from enemy fire.