Question

“one looks at them and is silent. one would not speak to them. they are imposing and even frighten a bit .... of course they are heading for the front line. this is their place, and their arrival means we are about to attack. they are made for attacking.” –french soldier henri barbusse describing moroccan soldiers
based on the passage, what was the role of colonial troops in world war i?

○ colonial troops were used as a primary combat force.

● colonial troops served only as transport and ambulance drivers.

○ colonial troops served as high - ranking officers who directed european soldiers on the front.

○ colonial troops were used as laborers in factories to make weapons.

Explanation:

The passage says the Moroccan (colonial) troops are heading to the front line and "made for attacking". So we analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Colonial troops were used as a primary combat force" matches the passage as they are for attacking at the front line.
• Option 2: The passage shows they are for combat, not just transport/ambulance, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: The passage doesn't mention them as high - ranking officers directing, so wrong.
• Option 4: The passage shows they are at the front for combat, not factory labor, so wrong.

Answer:

A. Colonial troops were used as a primary combat force.