Questions: Which of the following statements is true of the accomplishments of the 370th United States Infantry during the Great War? It was the first and longest serving of all American regiments assigned to support a foreign army. It was the first Allied unit to reach the Rhine and breach the German defense. Its troops became the first American troops to enter the French fortress of Laon that was under German occupation. It was the first contingent of African American combat troops to reach the Western Front.

Which of the following statements is true of the accomplishments of the 370th United States Infantry during the Great War?
It was the first and longest serving of all American regiments assigned to support a foreign army.
It was the first Allied unit to reach the Rhine and breach the German defense.
Its troops became the first American troops to enter the French fortress of Laon that was under German occupation.
It was the first contingent of African American combat troops to reach the Western Front.

Transcript text: Which of the following statements is true of the accomplishments of the 370th United States Infantry during the Great War? It was the first and longest serving of all American regiments assigned to support a foreign army. It was the first Allied unit to reach the Rhine and breach the German defense. Its troops became the first American troops to enter the French fortress of Laon that was under German occupation. It was the first contingent of African American combat troops to reach the Western Front.

Solution

The answer is: It was the first contingent of African American combat troops to reach the Western Front.

Explanation for each option:

It was the first and longest serving of all American regiments assigned to support a foreign army.
- This statement is incorrect. While the 370th Infantry Regiment did serve with distinction, it was not the first and longest-serving American regiment assigned to support a foreign army.
It was the first Allied unit to reach the Rhine and breach the German defense.
- This statement is incorrect. The 370th Infantry Regiment did not hold the distinction of being the first Allied unit to reach the Rhine or breach the German defense.
Its troops became the first American troops to enter the French fortress of Laon that was under German occupation.
- This statement is incorrect. The 370th Infantry Regiment did not have the specific accomplishment of being the first American troops to enter the French fortress of Laon.
It was the first contingent of African American combat troops to reach the Western Front.
- This statement is correct. The 370th Infantry Regiment, originally part of the Illinois National Guard, was one of the first African American combat units to reach the Western Front during World War I. They served with distinction under French command and were highly decorated for their bravery and performance in combat.

By considering the historical context and the specific achievements of the 370th Infantry Regiment, it is clear that the correct answer is the fourth option.

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