Which of the following statements is accurate regarding African-American participation during World War I?

A) The army barred African-Americans entirely.
B) African-Americans were afforded great respect for their sacrifices made during the war.
C) President Wilson encouraged African-American soldiers to march in the Paris victory parade.
D) African-Americans were assigned mostly to combat units, while white soldiers served in supply units.
E) The U.S. Army tried to persuade the French to not treat African-American soldiers as equals.

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Ethan Croft · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  African-American soldiers faced significant discrimination during World War I, including efforts by the U.S. Army to maintain segregation and prevent equal treatment by allied forces, such as the French. They were not barred entirely from service (A is incorrect), they did not receive great respect for their sacrifices during the war (B is incorrect), President Wilson did not encourage their participation in the victory parade (C is incorrect), and they were mostly assigned to non-combat, labor, and service units rather than combat units, contrary to what is suggested in D.

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