General John Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force in WWI
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Who was the leader of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during World War I?

  • General Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • General John Pershing (correct)
  • General George Patton
  • General Douglas MacArthur
  • What was the main reason for America declaring war on Germany in 1917?

  • German sabotage of American industries
  • German attacks on US merchant ships (correct)
  • German support for Mexico
  • German invasion of France
  • In which wars did General John Pershing gain years of experience fighting?

  • Civil War and Revolutionary War
  • Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War (correct)
  • Korean War and Vietnam War
  • World War I and World War II
  • What percentage of America's Armed forces for World War I consisted of draftees?

    <p>72%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did General John Pershing push for in terms of US troops in Europe?

    <p>US troops to remain under US control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately what percentage of the army during World War I consisted of immigrants?

    <p>18%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the act of May 9, 1918 require for naturalization?

    <p>Proof of enlistment and two witnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term was used to refer to infantrymen in the Civil War?

    <p>DoughBoys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regiment fought in spite of rampant racism in the US military during World War I?

    <p>369th Infantry Regiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which US regiment spent the most time on the front lines during World War I?

    <p>Harlem Hellfighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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