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What is this article primarily about? A. The members of the 369th Infantry Regiment were formally recognized for their heroism. B. The 369th Infantry Regiment faced hostility and prejudice while training in South Carolina. C. The members of the 369th Infantry Regiment finally made their hometown of Harlem proud. D. The 369th Infantry Regiment outperformed other U.S. Army infantry regiments in combat. | The members of the 369th Infantry Regiment were formally recognized for their heroism. |
Based on information in the article, which of these is an accurate comparison between how the men of the 369th were treated by the U.S. Army and the French allies? | The U.S. Army refused to arm the 369th for combat, whereas the French allies equipped them and fought alongside them. |
What cause-and-effect relationship is described in this article? | Because of their valor at Sechault, the French awarded the 369th with the Croix de Guerre. |
Read the following passage from the article: Racism continued to be common in the United States, and as the decades passed and their deeds went unrecorded in history books, the fame of the Men of Bronze faded. That is, until Debra Willett brought her grandfather’s story to light and enlisted the help of congressional leaders in burnishing the regiment’s legacy. Why did the author include this information? | To reveal that the 369th would have gone unrecognized if not for the action of one individual |
Which is the closest antonym for the word slur, as it is used in the article? A. artifact B. alternative C. compliment D. complaint | compliment |
Which passage from the article best supports the idea that the members of the 369th Infantry faced racism at home? | In New York, a farewell parade was held for the troops, but the members of the 369th were barred from participating in the parade because they were Black. |
The article states: The soldiers quickly demonstrated their mettle. For their heroic actions in capturing the village of Séchault, the entire regiment was awarded the Croix de Guerre, a prestigious honor given by French officials in recognition of immense bravery. Their French comrades called them Hommes de Bronze, meaning “Men of Bronze.” Which is the closest synonym for the word prestigious? | thorough |
Based on information in the article, the reader can infer that | other Black heroes have likely been omitted from U.S. history books |
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