the boundaries of American democracy, demanding their rights as American citizens, and assert their very humanity in ways both subtle and dramatic. Recognizing the significance of World War I is essential to developing a full understanding of modern African-American history and the struggle for black freedom. "Colored folks should be patriotic," the Richmond Planet insisted. "Do not let us be chargeable with being disloyal to the flag". African Americans saw the war as an opportunity to demonstrate their patriotism and their place as equal citizens in the nation. Black political leaders believed that if the race sacrificed for the war effort, the government would have no choice but to reward them with greater civil rights. During the war, black men and women approached the war with a sense of civic duty. Over one million African Americans responded to their draft calls, and roughly, 370,000 black men were inducted into the army. Charles Brodnax, a farmer from Virginia recalled, “I felt that I belonged to the Government of my country and should answer to the call and obey the orders in defense of Democracy."
Black women also contributed to the war effort in significant ways and formed the backbone of African-American patriotic activities .they also shared to support this crisis in managing the families and providing themselves. Women joined war service organizations such as the YWCA and the Red
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Children during this period brought in this society to live in environment was predominately materialistic. This economic boom had its impact on the society which make David Potter states in his book People of Plenty and