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Unit Test: A New Century
Questions |
Answers |
Who was the Belgium king that established the Congo Free State in Central Africa and exploited the people of the region, who were forced to collect resources, such as rubber and palm oil for exports. |
King Leopold II |
Exploited means |
forced into work or service |
What is the idea that people of African heritage from around the world should work together to achieve freedom and equality? |
Pan-Africanism |
How many commissioned African American officers were in the entire U.S. military when the U.S. entered WW I? |
3 |
What act did Congress pass in 1917 which required men of all racs between the ages of 21-30 to register to be drafted into the armed services? |
Selective Service Act |
The 369th infantry during WW I was also known by what other name? |
Harlem Hellfighters |
What was the first all African American infantry unit to enter combat in WW I overseas? |
Harlem Hellfighters |