How Has World War I Helped The Progressive Political Agenda

During the World War I, American was highly influenced by the progressive movements. The progressive movements were focused in bringing the economic and industrial reforms and these reforms were achieved during the WWI. The U.S. was highly profited by the business with both sides of the war. More number of industries were built and foreign trade was blooming. The women and minorities were given equal opportunities as American men to work and earn for their families. Thus, the WWI brought many changes in the U.S. most of which highlighted the nation’s economy, industrialization and the labor system.

In World War 1 a lot changed for the United States. One things that changed was their

The Progressive Era was a period of economic, political, and social reform in the United States. The era began in the 1890's, after the severe depression of the Panic of 1893 was coming to a close, and ended when the United States entered World War I in 1917. The main objectives of the movement were eliminating problems caused by urbanization, immigration, industrialization, and corruption in government. At the end of the Progressive Era in 1917, the movement had successfully taken strides in expanding democracy and regulating the economy. The Progressive Era impacted the development of politics by requiring the government to step in and make changes, ultimately resulting in a stronger and more powerful direct democracy.

The United States entered World War I April 6th, 19417. The US joined allies with Britain, France, and Russia to fight in World War I under the commander of Major General John J. Pershing. The US joined World War I for three main causes including moral, economic, and political reasons. Morally, United States citizens were called to duty to enlist in war because of propaganda from anti-German 's. Economically, American citizens entered war to secure economic productivity better yet, make a profit. Politically, unregulated submarine combat from Germany afflicted exports to Britain. Altogether, the US needed to secure its nation due to many threats across the world.

There was a government pay impose and also the race of congresspersons who were a piece of the populist program and also a prohibition which was developed from the Pre-civil war. The progressives framed their own political gatherings in 1912, the development was of great help among the Republicans and Democrats. The Progressive mantle was

consider such an act “a declaration of war.” Yet, another reason the United States was

For example, the war ended the Great Depression, because of the need for work. Almost all of the able men went to fight in Europe, which left the women to work in the factories. Also at this time African Americans were able to join the military and to work in the factories. Another positive outcome of the war was that the exports exceeded the imports at the time. Which meant that the country was becoming more wealthy, which brought up the minimum wage and the American people were able to make a nice living once again. Sadly as always, for any war there is death. In this war there was about 406,000 deaths alone from the United States. Even Though the average American made more money, the people that did not go and fight had to deal with harsh wartime rationing. All in all, this war help move America forward but not without difficult times and lose of

World War I rocked the Western world. A collective innocence was lost, along with the lives and financial stability of millions. Trade and farming were disrupted; the number of men in Europe had dropped; and extraordinary amounts of money was expended for weapons and other wartime staples. However, in America, economic stimuli designed for the war, such as the Naval Construction Act of 1916 and the Food Administration Act, were just beginning to take effect. The government had the capacity for a significantly larger budget due to the new income tax — implemented by the 16th amendment. Societal changes that occurred during the war, such as the Great Migration, also seemed to cause greater social conflicts. This combination

World War One helped make the United States the world power it is today by the Boom in Americas Economy, The Growth of the United States Military, and all of the new strategies and new technology. To start off, let’s talk about The Boom in Americas Economy. The United States traded with the Allies before the United States joined the war and during the war which gave the U.S. more jobs,money, and more joy. When the United States started to trade with the Allies, it also built support for them/ Allies. The information comes from the “Effects of World War 1” sheet that was given in class. Next is The Growth of the United States Military. The United States passed a Selection Service Act which was a draft to get people in the military. People could also volunteer for the

Proposed by Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo, Wilson’s administration decided it would be best to pay for the war through Liberty Loans, which were bonds that appealed to citizen instead of banks. Using Liberty Loans were thought to have their benefits, but in the end the result of them was heavy economic inflation. Even though the economy inflated, other ways to finance the war were talked about. Progressives pushed for increases in excess profits tax rates, and they eventually won, but the war the federal debt moving at an exponential rate raised tax rates permanently. Between the years 1915 and 1920, the federal debt increased from $1 billion dollars to $20 billion dollars. Wilson’s administration also had to find ways for America to generate more products for the war. This brought up many organizations such as the Food Administration ran by Herbert Hoover, and the War Industries Board ran by Bernard Baruch. Both of these organizations worked together with the federal government, but it sadly showed the unwanted truth that there are problems even within volunteering since Herbert Hoover and Bernard Baruch used these to their benefits. Volunteering helped the war efforts, but was still short. The most depleted resource was bodies, and since men were needed it led to the Selective Service. The Selective Service brought up even more problems to the federal government. These problems included how to handle African Americans, how to hand people who did not speak English, and people who objected the Selective Service or avoided it all together. These problems formed the American Expeditionary Force lead by John J. Pershing. After forming the force, the group founded many social experiments including sex education and testing of intelligence. Finally after two million men were enlisted into the war,

The World War I is the most damaging war in the history in which many people were killed, in which Europe is divided into many different countries. It was the war between Central powers Germany, Austria-Hungry and Allies Great Britain, Russia and Italy but also many more countries were involved into the war. World War I bring many outcomes like nationalism and militarism. The advanced technology and many more advanced weapons were used in the war. America’s role in the war was only to export useful weapons, clothes and shoes into the war, but after US merchants was being killed, America enters in the war to support Allies. The war ends after signing the treaty of Versailles and after signing many more treaties.

World War I changed the lives of many families and citizens. The World War is described as a foolish and unnecessary war. During the World War, the destruction led to cultural despair in many countries. Unlike Europe, homes, factories, and businesses in the US was not destroyed. Manufacturing and production increased during the war. The United States Of America became the world industrial leader and the economy was booming. Profits were increasing which led into the Roaring Twenties. Woodrow Wilson once stated, "Once lead this people into war, they'll forget there ever was such a thing as tolerance. To fight you must be brutal and ruthless, and the spirit of ruthless brutality will enter into the very fibre of our national life, infecting Congress, the courts, the policeman on the beat, the man in the street" (“Effects of WW1 on America”). Even though everything seemed great inflation was increasing which led companies to lay off their workers and reduce wages to keep costs low. The Great War was a devastating time for many countries around the world, so it led to the Treaty of Versailles. (“Effects of WW1 on

The war had been going on for almost 3 years before the US entered the war. The US entered the war because the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The world was in the period of time called the Great depression, until the war created new jobs and the need for military supplies. But as the men left to fight in the war, the new jobs that were created needed to be filled again. Women stepped up and helped to fill the jobs.

Along with the work force came a change in who was working. During World War I, women had no choice but to work to support the families while their men were off fighting in the war. The womens movement and progressivism throughout World War I made it possible for women to not only continue working but to vote along with all other Americans due to the nineteenth amendment. Not only did Roosevelt help corporations but he also wanted to help Americans that were dying in his American states. President Roosevelt not only helped to put millions on Americans back to work but the CCC, Civilian Conservation Corp and the CWA, Civil Works Administration also help put Americans back to work. President Roosevelt helped to establish all these new agencies

economy in general. It also helped with giving people jobs. Due to the fact that the factories needed to make planes and other materials needed in the war effort, they needed a lot of workers to help produce as much as they can, as fast as they can. The factories also increased the pay wages in factories by 50 cents to help influence people to work their. With the bomber planes as well, this produced jobs for pilots to be able to fly bombs from country to country if needed in time of war. This helped families across the nation get a little more money in their pocket if they were running into problems and it increased the U.S. national economy because of it and gave them the upper hand over the Soviets.