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How do you think African Americans would respond to President Wilson saying America "must make the world safe for democracy."

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Answer: African Americans may be opposed to what President Wilson said.

Explanation: African Americans are denied democracy at home, right here in the United States. This is quite ironic and hypocritical because how are you supposed to make the world safe for democracy when your own country isn't safe for democracy? They would also oppose this idea as President Wilson promoted segregation within the federal government, and turned a blind eye to discrimination in the state and local government. In return, African Americans decided to participate in the war in Germany, with high hopes of defeating the Germans abroad and defeating racism at home.

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