Read the passage.When the United States entered World War I in 1917, General John J. Pershing was appointed commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) charged with assisting the allies in the fight against Germany. When he arrived in Europe, allied military leaders demanded that American troops “fill in” for depleted European divisions. Pershing refused, stating:“I do not want to appear difficult . . . [but] the American people and the American government expect that the American army shall act [independently] and shall not be dispersed here and there along the Western Front. . . . While our army will fight wherever you decide, it will not fight except as an independent American army.”Pershing’s leadership proved crucial to the allied victory. He led his forces to victory in many battles, including the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and the Battle of Cantigny. In October 1918, Pershing’s army helped destroy the remaining German resistance in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, resulting in the armistice that ended the war.According to the passage, how did Pershing contribute to the Allied victory? Check all that apply.
Which of the following best describes how aircraft changed during the course of World War I?
During the Meuse-Argonne offensive of 1918, the Americans helped
Which of the following describes the most important effect the tank had on World War I?
During the early years of World War I, which of the following did the Germans use to great advantage?
Which army developed tanks first for use during World War I?
Compared to British and French troops, the time Americans spent fighting in World War I was
Which of the following threats did soldiers face in the trenches?
What of the following best describes the area called no-man’s-land?
Which of the following was a benefit of using heavy artillery instead of machine guns?
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