1. In his speech asking for a declaration of war against Germany, President Woodrow Wilson stressed that the "world must be made safe for democracy." What evidence from the text indicates that the author agrees with the President? 2. According to the author, what did the American flag represent to black Americans? 3. Why did the author feel that it was so important for black men to fight in the war? What did they stand to lose if they didn't fight? 4. Contrary to what black soldiers had believed and hoped for, their willingness to die for their country and their acts of heroism and patriotism were not enough to achieve equality. In your opinion, in the event of the outbreak of another military conflict, would the author once again encourage black men fight again? Explain. Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

1. In his speech asking for a declaration of war against Germany, President Woodrow Wilson stressed that the "world must be made safe for democracy." What evidence from the text indicates that the author agrees with the President? 2. According to the author, what did the American flag represent to black Americans? 3. Why did the author feel that it was so important for black men to fight in the war? What did they stand to lose if they didn't fight? 4. Contrary to what black soldiers had believed and hoped for, their willingness to die for their country and their acts of heroism and patriotism were not enough to achieve equality. In your opinion, in the event of the outbreak of another military conflict, would the author once again encourage black men fight again? Explain. Cite textual evidence to support your answer.