Music P76

Question 0

Why did Enrico Caruso make small text adjustments to “Over There”?

Answer 0

More International Appeal

Question 1

In Enrico Caruso’s recording of “Over There”, what do the snare drums mimic?

Answer 1

Machine-gun Fire

Question 2

“Over There” was published in what two languages?

Answer 2

English & French

Question 3

What did the 10th Cavalry during the Spanish-American War want to accomplish?

Answer 3

Better National Standing for African Americans

Question 4

What was the nickname for the 10th Cavalry during the Spanish-American War?

Answer 4

Buffalo Soldier Regiment

Question 5

What racist colonel wrote a letter to the French troops warning them of African Anericans?

Answer 5

AEF Colonel Linard

Question 6

What was Colonel Linard’s secret document about African-Americans called?

Answer 6

“Secret Information Concerning Black American Troops”

Question 7

What two stereotypical, racist sings described African Americans in WWI?

Answer 7

“The Ragtime Volunteers Are Off to War”

“They’ll be mighty proud in Dixie of Their Old Black Joe”