how did many black leaders in the united states, including w. e. b. dubois, respond to the war? how did many black leaders in the united states, including w. e. b. dubois, respond to the war? supported the war effort and lobbied to include black soldiers in front-line combat positions supported the war, but did not want to see black soldiers in dangerous combat positions opposed the war as an example of american imperialism remained silent, neither supporting nor opposing the war effort