IMPACT OF

WORLD WAR 1
Done by: Nouf Alriffai
Class: 9B
WORLD WAR 1
AND USA
1914- ww1 began. The
use continued its policy
of isolation
1916- Woodrow Willison
promised to keep the
USA out of ww1
1917- the USA declared
war on Germany and
entered ww1
1918-world war 1 ended
WHY DID THEY DECLARE
WW1 (AMERICAN HISTORIAN)

Use traded with both sides in the war. When Germany

declared a war-zone around Brittan, they used U-boats.
But in 1916, the Lusitania was sunk, losing 128 American
lives.
By 1917, the use lent lots of money to Brittan and
France . The loans would be squashed if Germany won
People were more sympathetic towards Brittan and
France as they are democratic countries
By early 1917, Germany was desperate so re-commenced
the U-boats. They figured that the USA would join against
them and wanted to defat them before they did join
Germany invited Mexico to attack the USA if war was
broke out. The British intercepted the Zimmerman ,
telegram and passed it onto the us. The US couldn'tt stay
out of the war any longer
WHAT WAS THE WORLD
BEFORE WW1
Powerful countries
Alliances among the great
powers
Strong feelings of nationalism
Assassination of Archduke of
Austria-Hungary
Arms and naval race
Competition for colonies
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
America didn'tt join the league of nation because;

1. Many Americans came from Europe and had memories of poverty, lack of freedom and
exploitation
2. Americans feared communism, anarchism and socialism. There had been a revolution
in Hungary and Germany after Russias in 1917.They didn'tt want to spread to the USA
3. American policy of isolation
4. 100,000 American's were killed or wounded in the war. People feared America would
become more involved in war if they made further alliance
5. Wilson had made himself unpopular by staying away for so long and even more so by
not being ready to compromise on the deal
6. Many American's thought they didn'tt need anyone else as their industry was
bombing.
IMPACT OF WAR
Us trade increased as they had no European rivals
during the war
The Us industries did well supplying food and arms
to Europe
The us took over Germanys chemical industry
Making dyes, plastics and fertilizer's
The interest from European loans allowed investors
to invest in US industry
In 1920 all woman's could vote and young liberated
woman of the 1920s who smoke in public , wore
short dresses etc. were called flappers
People wanted to make money and have fun hence
the 1920s being called the jazz age
Wilson was unpopular for his seriousness after the
war
 The impact of the Great War on the United States saw political, economic
and social changes. The United States emerged from the war as a world
military and industrial leader.

Unlike the war-torn cities of Europe the homes and industries of the nation
were relatively unscathed by the Great War. The late entry of the US meant
that fewer men had lost their lives than in Europe.

Production and efficiency in industries and factories had increased.

Technology had advanced and the nation had entered the age of steel and
electricity.

Expectations: The Progressive Movement 1890 - 1920 gave rise to the

many social and political Progressive Reforms changing the lifestyles and
expectations of Americans.

Women's Suffrage: The role of women changed during Great War, and
many women took on the jobs of men. The influence and expectations of
women and their role in society increased.

The 19th Amendment was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919 and the
Women's Suffrage Clause, was ratified on August 18, 1920.
Women's suffrage gave the right of a woman to vote

There was a boom in the economy and industries were enjoying an

increase in profits. However inflation was high and, in an attempt to reduce
operating costs, businesses laid off workers and reduced wages.
 Inflation: Inflation increases the cost of living, the cost of housing, food,
clothing and other essentials. In 1919 prices rose at an average of more
than 15%.
Before the war the nation had witnessed a massive increase in
immigration from many Europeancountriesraising the issue of
Old Immigrants vs New Immigrants.
During the war between 300,000 - 500,000African Americansmoved
north to the cities in the 'Great Migration'.
The massive influx of people in the cities led to the squalid conditions
and problems ofUrbanization in America.
Unemployment: Soldiers returning home from the war neededjobsand
intolerance towards immigrants and African American grew. The levels
of intolerance following the Great War had been fuelled by the blatant
propaganda techniques used by theCreel Commission.
Race Riots: In 1919 over 20 race riots broke out in the cities of the
United States. The most serious was the 1919 Chicago Race Riot.
Unions: During the war, the number of workers inLabor Unions
increased dramatically. Workers had been given the right to strike,
industrialists and business leaders wanted to break their power.

The Seattle General Strike of 1919 (February 6, 1919 to February 11, 1919) was a five-day
strike by more than 65,000 workers that paralyzed the city of Seattle, Washington. It
started as a shipyard strike but was joined by all the other Seattle unions and became a
General Strike. Many Americans believed that Communists were behind the General Strike
fueling the fear and distrust of Communism.

The Boston Police Strike broke out on September 9, 1919 in which 75% of Boston police
officers went on strike. Looting and rioting erupted in the city of Boston and the National
Guard were called in. The police strikers were called "Agents of Lenin".

The Great Steel strike of 1919 was a national strike lasting from September 21, 1919
January 8, 1920 involving 350,000 steelworkers. U.S. Steel refused to talk to union leaders
and hired African Americans and Mexicans as replacement workers. The Steel Companies
instilled fear in the nation by equating the strikers with communists and public opinion
turned against unions.

Red Scare: It was in this climate that the First Red Scare (19181920) hit the nation. The
Red Scare refers to the fear of communism in the USA during the 1920s.

The Palmer Raids: A series of bomb explosions in 1919, led to a campaign by United
States Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer against the communists called the
Palmer Raids. Agents conducted raids on the headquarters of various radical
organizations and the homes of immigrants and foreign residents.

The FBI: Palmer established a special division within the Justice Department called the
General Intelligence Division, headed by J. Edgar Hoover. It soon became better known as
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Prohibition: TheProhibition Era(1920 to 1933) was when the
manufacture and sale of alcohol was banned. It was viewed as the
solution to the nation's poverty, crime and violence. Prohibition was
instituted with ratification of the 18th Amendment and enacted by the
Volstead Act.

Prohibition: The introduction of Prohibition Era in the United States led to

the rise of organized crime, speakeasies, gangsters, increased violence
and massive political corruption.

The end of the Great War, and the start of the new decade, ended the
Progressive Era and also ushered in a new period in which people with
money wanted to enjoy themselves - it was calledThe Roaring Twenties
(1920-1929).

The Roaring Twenties introducedConsumerism and Materialismto the

United States with massive changes to lifestyle and culture.

The Roaring Twenties saw the large-scale use of electricity, labor saving
appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and vacuum
cleaners, automobiles and telephones. SeeWomen in the 1920's

During World War OneLiberty Bonds, and later Victory Bonds, introduced
the idea of financial securities to many Americans and encouraged the
concept of investment by people from all walks of life.

Ordinary Americans were building up high debts because of easy credit

and started to gamble on the Stock Market, believing it was a 'safe bet'.
 OTHER IMPACTS
The of wealth and excess of the Roaring Twenties ended
abruptly with the1929 Wall Street Crash. The Wall
Street Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday or
the Stock Market Crash, began in late October 1929
when share prices began to fall. $30 billion was lost in
the space of two days. The crash led to the ruin of
many Americans and was followed by the
Great Depression. The Great Depression effected both
classes and became the biggest financial crisis the
nation had ever known.
The impact and effects of the Great War on America
were extremely diverse and directly led to the period in
RESULT
ISOLATIONISM
America never joined the league of nations
The Forney- Mc Cucumber Tariff was used to
protect US industry by putting high duties on
many imports
Restrictions on immigration Before US had an
open door policy but not restrictions were put
on:
1. Total number was restricted from 1921
2. A quarto system let in a number of people
according according to their presence in the us
population. This favored WASPS
3. A literacy test was imposed in 1907
4. The us turned its back on Europe for nearly 20
years as the republicans were in charge