Chapter 30 Study Guide – The American Pageant “The War to End War” – 1917-1918 Major Themes: Wilson‚ forced grudgingly into war‚ took the heel-dragging American public with him. The war would forever alter American history. 1. Recommendation: If you want a more thorough account of World War I‚ you should read the Enduring Vision. 2. Assess the final catalysts for American involvement in WWI AND the textbooks assertion that Germany had dragged America into the war. * On January 22
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Consolidation of Economic Power -As industries consolidate (unite into one)‚ CEO decisions are magnified -Of decisions are magnified‚ bad decisions are really magnified (again see Ford) Mal-distribution of wealth -While production doubles in the 1920’s‚ real wages only raise by 1/3 -Resulting difference goes into corporate profit -Rich can’t spend and re-invest fast enough -Leads to an over-wealthy upperclass‚ and an under-wealthy working class Agricultural Discontent -A decade of hardships
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The research topic I chose‚ is the struggle a soldier may endure when trying to conform back to society after being away at war. Ernest Hemingway enlisted in the military shortly after graduating from High School in 1918 and was severely wounded before coming back home. In the short story “Soldier’s Home” by Ernest Hemingway the character Krebs has enlisted in the military also. When Krebs arrived back home in the United States‚ he struggled with everyday life and trying to fit back into society
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standards were rejected. There was a break out of organized crime‚ and citizens ignored the prohibition on alcohol. Women started to gain more rights and disregarded “standards” that were set for them. During this time life was on the edge. The 1920’s was a time of innovation‚ and this revolutionary time period caused
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During the 1920’s‚ women’s lives have changed in many different ways. After World War 1‚ American women’s were looking for fun. Women’s became more independent‚ achieving greater freedoms. For example‚ right to vote‚ more job opportunities ‚ freedom of speech‚ and many more. The number of women teachers‚ doctors‚ secretaries and nurses rose. Women earned less than men which they discriminated against. President Wilson declared himself in favor of women suffrage so the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified
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changing a mercantilist based economy into a capitalist economy. The industrial revolution itself created more jobs in factory based environments. Tensions grew between the two as they became to grow more apart when the north was transitioning into industrial work when the south depended on agriculture. Overall‚ their differences between 1800 to 1860 created tensions between the two areas. FRQ 8. Compare the experiences of ALL of the following groups of immigrants during the period 1830 to 1860.
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The 1920s was a time of major social change in the United States. The social changes during this period were reflected in the laws and regulations that were brought into play at this time. One of the most prominent examples of this was prohibition. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution‚ also known as the Volsted Act‚ which got its name from its sponsor‚ Representative Andrew Volsted of Minnesota‚ was created to eliminate the use of alcohol in the United States. In doing this‚ the proponents of prohibition
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1920’s DBQ Question: The 1920’s were a period of tension between new and changing attitudes on the one hand and traditional values and nostalgia on the other. What led to the tension between old and new AND in what ways was the tension manifested? Analyze these documents in pairs. You can use their textbooks and/or the power point we used in class to help build their understanding of the material. You should write a thesis statement‚ intro paragraph and outline a proposed answer. The outline
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The man who is tall and skinny dressed in a red outfit with a black hat is represented by Britain and the short man with the blue outfit and the enormous hat is Napoleon. • In between the two country leaders is planet Earth and it emphasizes the tension and how they want supremacy over of the Earth. Britain occupies the West which includes America and France has control of the European countries. • An overview is provided by this source as it highlights the war was fought amongst different countries
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the boom in America was an electric time for most americans‚ life as just beginning but the life style of many americans led to the great depression. the first world war as the peek for most farmers because europe was in demand of agriculture and food. in order for farmers to meet the minimum requirements for the growing demand for food‚ machinery was invented such as tractors‚ but not all the farmers could afford the expensive machinery. many of the smaller farmers sold their farms to the larger
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