How World War I Impacted American Society

World War 1 impacted Australian society greatly. This event did change society forever. Women were seen differently as their role in society changed. It brought along the idea of conscription and propaganda to influence the civilian population. Women had to adapt to new lifestyles during World War 1 as the death toll of Australian troops just kept decreasing.

World War II greatly stimulated America’s economy by creating millions of jobs and nearly wiping out unemployment. Due to high levels of industrial outs, wages were also increased. Since WWII caused the economy to grow rapidly, things started to change within American society. WWII had a major influence on changing American society because the growth it caused in the economy allowed African Americans and women to seek new opportunities. Since the men were away fight in WWII, women had to take over as industrial workers in factories.

The impacts of World War One on America included economic, political, and social effects. Social effects included fashion. Before the war, women would change up to three times a day. During the war, women took a simple look due to the conservation of materials for the war. Political impacts included the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.

The United States participation in the Great War changed America in many ways. The first major change was the sense of being American. For the first time people had an overwhelming since of patriotism as well as nationalism. This is very important as we move forward in time. In many ways the United States was more united than ever, but their was also some problems that arose.

Societies often change as a result of wars, for example, France after its Revolutionary War. Throughout history, American society has been altered due to the many wars the country has fought. One specific war which has made an impact is World War II. Not only did fighting on foreign fronts impact society, but the experiences of those left behind at the home front has also significantly influenced society. The many trials which women and Japanese-Americans faced have changed the way that American society functions.

On July 28, 1914 the Great War began, but no one had any idea how much this war would change everyone’s lives. World War I would last over four years, and would claim anywhere from nine million lives to thirteen million lives. On November 11, 1918 Germany formally surrendered, and now that the war was finally over it was time to set some rules to ensure that peace was here to stay. Although everyone was doing what they thought was best for everyone involved in reality it may have all been a terrible idea. Unfortunately, it is possible that there was so much guilt and shame thrown into these “rules” that it lead to World War II.

The United States had for years been improving and growing rapidly. Away from the other world powers in Europe, they were able to avoid their conflicts for a long time, but that changed. America got involved in World War One and it affected some of their advancements. U.S imperialism was able to thrive in WWI, with America using the power to expand their empire. American progressivism however, fell between the cracks and disappeared for a long while during and after the war.

World War One has always been considered as one of the most significant international conflict which caused millions of people to die. The major countries that were involved were Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Britain, and France, and even some countries in Asia although it was not major war in Asia. There were many long term and short term causes that led to this war. It is considered that Imperialism, Nationalism, Militarism, and Alliance systems had influenced Europe. To a large extent, I think militarism was the main cause of starting World War One.

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.

We Americans started to be concerned about joining the war ever since the year 1914. We have seen how other countries have been affected by it and therefore we do not want to be apart of the chaos. The newspaper always have headlines about the many people who died in Europe every single day and it’s definitely horrific. We are happy to live in a safe and peaceful country unlike the others.