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Contributor: Sarah Lerdal. Lesson ID: 11055
WWI not only changed the face of Europe; it changed American society. Minorities found new hope and challenges after the war in ways that still affect us today. Create your own podcast about a group!
Throughout WWI, Black men were encouraged to fight.
The image below shows some of the 369th Regiment soldiers who won the Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action.
Look at this movie poster for a 1915 documentary called Our Colored Fighters used as a rallying call for Black men to join the military.
Imagine for a moment you are fighting a war for the country you love, putting your life and health on the line. When you come home victorious, you hope you have returned to a more democratic country where all its citizens are equal.
Think about the question above.
Over 350,000 Black males fought in segregated units during WWI. Although they returned home hopeful, they continued facing prejudice and discrimination.
Create a graphic organizer to use as you learn throughout this lesson.
Now, explore the Effects of World War 1: What Exactly Were They? and watch the two videos below.
Continue to the Got It? section to examine some major changes in society.
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