Do you think that the US was better off for having participated in WWI? If so, in what ways? If not, why? Create a scenario envisaging (definition: imagining) the outcome of WWI if the US had not joined the Allies.
Due Monday, March 8th at 12am.
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I believe that the United States has benefitted from participating World War I. The United State's preparation for war caused many changes that led to progress. The Council of National Defense saw a wave of nationalism as the citizens helped with the war effort. An effort was made to conserve more food and victory gardens were a popular way of doing so. In addition, as men left to fight in war, women stepped up in their places. Women's push toward the war effort impacted women's domestic role after World War One and led to the 19th Amendment, granting women's suffrage. Also, this war set a precedent for the United States to be involved in affairs overseas and their role as a promoter of democracy abroad. The League of Nations was established in the Treaty of Versailles and eventually led to the United Nations. In a world where the Unites States did not fight in World War I, great strides forward, such as women's suffrage, nationalism, and the United Nations, might not have occurred as quickly.
ReplyDeleteI think the United States benefited from joining World War One. If they had not joined, it was very likely that we would have been attacked by an ally of the Germans, whether it would have been the Mexicans or some other country. Additionally, the war effort pulled together the country and patriotism spread quickly. Because of all the men going off to war, women worked in the factories to help produce war supplies. Their increased role outside the home led to nationwide women suffrage and an amendment to the constitution.
ReplyDeleteIf the United States had not joined World War 1, Wilson's 14 points wouldn't have been made, which would mean that the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations would never have been formed. Germany probably would've been published much more severely because Great Britain and France wanted Germany to be held responsible for the whole war.
The United States' participation in the World War I was good for our economic and social advancements. When men went off to fight in the War, women were left to earn money for their family, and allowed them to be in a more equal position as men. It made the women more dependable and independent, and eventually resulted in the passing of the 19th Amendment that legally gave women the right to vote nation wide.
ReplyDeleteAlso because of the War, President Wilson proposed his 14 points and established the League of Nations , and eventually, the United Nations that governs our international affairs and relation between countries today. Even the US's participation in the War had some good effects for Germany, because it was the US that negotiated to mitigate their punishment after the War.
Overall the United States benefited from participating in WWI. As a result of the U.S joining the war industry in our country boomed. Factories were forced to keep production up in order to support the war, allowing our economy to prosper. This sudden need for goods caused new technologies to be developed allowing manufacturers to meet the need for soldiers as well as Americans at home. Another positive was the increased employment opportunities for women and African Americans. With a lack of male workers women became the main workers in factories. African Americans were also more able to find work when migrating to cities.
ReplyDeleteIf the U.S had not entered WW1, the war would have ended much differently. Germany surrendered with hopes of an easy punishment in accordance with Wilson’s 14 points. Although Germany was disappointed with the Treaty of Versailles, they got a much easier punishment than Britain, France, and Italy were seeking. Also if the U.S had not entered Germany may have been able to continue to fight, potentially resulting in a different outcome.
-Jordan Tabor
Given the social, economic, and political growth shown in the United States after World War I, our nation did benefit from involvement in the war. During the war, an economic mobilization took place as the Council of National Defense helped inspire a patriotic spirit throughout the country, creating victory gardens and other food conservation acts, as well as the selling of popularly advertised "Liberty Bonds". Our new presence in the war also helped unify the country through conservation acts and blaring propaganda. The status of women was also lifted, as they filled in for men's jobs while fighting overseas.
ReplyDeleteIf the United States had not entered World War I, German power would have been much stronger overseas, and their Schlieffen plan would not have been as easily quelled. And with the information from the Zimmerman telegram and Germany's basic policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, the United States would have found it very hard not to become involved. Mexico and Germany no doubt would have been able to ally, making it much harder for the United States to fight in a purely defensive manner, possibly creating a very different result of the war.
The US entering WWI was positive in the fact that it helped the US economy and uplifted women’s societal worth. With the men gone off to war, women were needed to fill their positions in the workplace. This helped women have a place in society. Many progressive women suffragists were also pacifists and against war. However most women supported the war and concluded they must help in the war if they want to get vote. Their help gained support for women’s suffrage, which was finally granted with the 19th Amendment in 1920. After the War there was an economic boom nationwide. If the US had not entered the war, then Woodrow Wilsons fourteen points would not have went to affect which helped end the war and stop Germany’s tyranny against other nations.
ReplyDeleteAmerica was able to grow socially, economically, and politically through its involvement in WWI.
ReplyDeleteWhen the men were off to fight in the war, jobs were left vacant. Women stepped up and took over these positions and kept the country going during this time. Because of this, they gained recognition and proved that they were as able as the men. They pushed for their rights and eventually received them when the 19th amendment was passed, granting them suffrage.
After the war, America emerged as a leading world power. By then there was no question that the US was on top. Americans were also able to promote their democratic ideals and Wilson was able to advocate for his 14 points and League of Nations. If America didn’t enter the war and had Germany won, its empire would’ve expanded throughout Europe and its theories of monarchy and militarism would spread alongside.
Economically, there were benefits from sale of exports to countries fighting Germany. As the war went on, there was a need for the production of goods. Guns, uniforms, fuels, etc were needed to keep the war going. Because the war was fought overseas, US remained the only country in tact. It was also able to build more factories to produce the goods.
The United States benefited greatly by joining WW1. It boomed our economy by boosting production of military good, patriotism spread, in some ways helped women gain equality by working in the factories and having jobs in general, and we won the war. As good as all of these spoils of war are, at what cost do they come? American soldiers died in that war and for that soul reason America would have been better off staying out of it! Most of the people that died weren’t even killed from the fighting they died in the trenches, so why didn’t we just wait a little longer for the Enemy’s to die in their own trenches?
ReplyDeleteIf America didn’t join the war then President Wilson wouldn’t have proposed his 14 point and made the league of nations. The League of Nations would lead to the United Nations which is used today to help keep world peace. Who knows maybe if we didn’t join WW1 then we could have been excluded from WW2 aswell
-Scott Shortino
I believe the US had greatly benefited from the Great World War but also gained many new problems as well. By joining the war, the US brought about patriotism not seen since the Revolutionary War. The Americans became united and worked towards a common goal of victory. Factories began to work double time, employing women which would eventually establish women's suffrage. The government began to employ new means of conserving food and money thanks to the Food Administration regulating food. Also, the Sheppard-Towner Maternity Act would provide finances for instruction in maternal and infant health care. The war also allowed the US to employ new technology of warfare.
ReplyDeleteHowever, with the good came the bad. Thanks to Wilson's propaganda tactics to make America an international order of democracy, the people became disillusioned. Their over patriotism brought about the hostility of German-Americans, insulting, beating, and even killing them as suspects of being spies. Also, thanks to the war, came about the loss of American Rights. The Espionage Act forbade actions that promoted insubordination in the military and the Sedition Act gave penalties to those who were disloyal to the war effort. Racial tension increased, as the workers in factories began to quit their jobs in hopes to persuade their bosses to listen to their demands, African Americans would simply replace them.
If the United States had not entered World War I, the war would have simply gone on longer but would've still resulted in an Allied Powers' victory. America's main weapons against the Central Powers was their ability to provide supplies and their greater numbers. America had only fought in 2 major battles, at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. On top of that, Americans at this time were poorly trained, have never fought in an international war as big of scale as this one. Without America's greater numbers or supplies, the war would have lasted a few years but would've still ended in Allied victory.
I believe that the United States’ active involvement in World War I had a positive outcome because it allowed our relatively young country to progress and develop in many areas. World War I was, at the time, the largest call for nationwide unity against our enemies and support for the United States’ militia since the Revolutionary War. Businesses ranging from national economic powerhouses to small town markets markedly increased their production in order to provide supplies for soldiers and to keep things relatively stable at home; many established households suddenly lost a contributor due to men being drafted to go fight overseas. Women who were left behind saw their societal roles expand from the traditional ones that they had held for years; with many men gone, women were now needed to provide a high level of production in the workplace. This development of the expected responsibilities of women in the country during wartime continued into times of peace after World War I. Women become more common in the workplace and played a more prominent role in other areas of society, gaining the right to vote through the 19th amendment shortly after the war.
ReplyDeleteIf the United States had decided not to enter the war, there probably would have been a substantial change in the direction of global events and powers. The Allies would have had a decreased chance in emerging as the victor, and the United States would have probably not have been able to come out of the war as the definitive international power. It is difficult to imagine exactly how the world would function, but it is certain that the United States would not have had the influence it has had over the years if it had decided not to enter the war.
The United States benefited from their involvement in World War I. Before the war, the U.S. had been in a recession, but later the economy improved because of the war. Wartime made America more suited for production, both in manufacturing goods to sell to European powers and to equip our own soldiers with. Also, while the men were off fighting, the women stepped up to take over jobs that had been left. This was seen as patriotic, encouraging women to step out of their roles of only being in the home. Even when the men came back, women continued to work at their jobs. Their newly-found independence helped women to gain more equality and helped bring about the 19th Amendment, granting suffrage to women. Another essential benefit of our involvement with the war was the creation of the 14 Points, which led to the formation of the League of Nations.
ReplyDeleteHad the U.S. not entered the war, the result of the war might have changed. Also, women's suffrage may not have come about as quickly, and America would not have come out as an international power. We would not have been as united as a nation, and probably be less well-prepared if another war would occur; there would be less factories a reduced feeling of nationalism.
I think the US was better off for participating in WWI. WWI was a time in which the US came of age. The US was a minor country that was isolated from much of the world’s situations. But WWI provided the stage for the change of the US from a young boy into a world power. When the war began the economy of the US was in a recession. But an economic boom occurred as European countries began to buy goods from the US. The US only fought in WWI for seven months and during this time the US made a good deal of money from supplying ammunition and supplies to the other powers. Also don’t forget about the roaring 20’s, a time of economic prosperity that followed the end of WWI. Many people usually look at the negatives of WWI at first without realizing that it was a time in which the US had a chance to step up and help others fight for freedom and democracy.
ReplyDeleteIf the United States had not entered WWI I think that Germany would have been successful in taking control of its conquered land. As we all know the French can’t fight which would leave France and Belgium in German hands. It is doubtful that Germany would have conquered Britain if the US did not enter the war. All in all Germany would have come out victorious meaning that there would have been no Treaty of Versailles which hindered Germany’s economy. With a stable and economy there would have been no popularity in the German Worker’s Party, the Nazi Party would have never existed, Hitler would have never come into power, and WWII might have never happened.
America was right to have joined in on the war. It gave americans a great feeling of patriotism and inspired them to step up to the conflict. Americans were so devoted that even the smallest task was glorified like slaying a dragon. "Victory Gardens" were planted at homes to conserve the amount of produced food going to civilian homes rather than the battlefront. While the men were off fighting the women took over the manual labor jobs and constructed machines of war such as the newly introduced airplane. This war was the chance to prove America cared about democracy and safety of other countries and was highly necessary we went.
ReplyDeleteIf the United States had not entered the war, it would have just lingered on until one country or another stopped funding the effort. The power of the military is limited by the power of the purse. Do we know for sure who would have won? Possibly, but moving back and forth a few miles in a span of a couple weeks wouldnt translate to a hasty end. But thats just my two cents
I believe the United States benefited from joining World War I. It helped them advance economically and socially. When men went off to fight in the War, women were left to take over their jobs which allowed them to feel more equal. It also made the women more independent and eventually resulted in the passing of the 19th Amendment that legally gave women the right to vote.
ReplyDeleteIf the United States had not joined World War I, Wilson's 14 points wouldn't have been made meaning that the League of Nations would not had be formed. Also, Germany probably would've been published much more severely because Great Britain and France wanted to hold Germany responsible for the whole war.
Evan van Aalst
ReplyDeleteI think the United States were much better off for having fought alonside the Allies in World War One. The war brought together the American citizens into a comprehensive force to be reckoned with. The hightened sense of nationalism led to more young men joining the army, and the ladies took their places in the factories. The ladies developed a heightened sense of independance, which in turn led to a redoubled fight for women's rights. Fighting alongside the British during the war did wonders to heal the scar of the Revolution and the war of 1812. New weapons were developed to compete with the Axis powers, meaning there was just a general uppance in the level of technology being developed.
I think if the US hadn't joined the war, it would have been drawn out to the point were none of the countries involved would have survived. They would have all exausted their resources until there was nothing left except the land to be devoured by the neighboring small countries.
America's involvement in WWI had a powerful impact on both America and the war. Some of the effects on the US were positive and others were negative. In terms of the effects on American society and politics, the positives probably outweigh the negatives. However, in terms of the cost of human life, the answer is obvious for any war.
ReplyDeleteThe "Great War" had a strengthening and mobilizing effect on the US economy. Organizations like the Council of National Defense, the War Industries Board, and the National War Labor Board all moved to strengthen the US economy for the war. These economic changes lasted after the war and helped the economy ride out post-war depression suffered in Europe. Although the war did put the US in debt, the debt was paid off quickly with war bonds and set a tradition of responsible war-time fiscal policy (a precedent which was followed in WWII but not in certain later wars.) WWI also helped unify American society as people of all backgrounds rallied behind the Allied cause. The war also improved the status of women in the workplace; it was considered patriotic for women to take the empty jobs left by soldiers, rather than an unfit challenge to social custom. The postwar Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor was evidence of growing legitimacy for women's roles in the workplace.
WWI also had negative effects on US society and politics. The war aroused persecution of Germans, anti-war Americans, and socialists, especially members of the IWW. Acts like the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 made societal fears into law. Worse, they set a precedent for wartime restrictions on personal liberty and infringement on constitutional rights (particularly those of the 1st and 4th amendments). Finally and most tragically, WWI had a terrible cost in human life.
It is arguable that the allies would not have won the war if the US had not joined them. It is certainly true that the war would have remained in a deadlock for much longer and the toll in human life would have been even higher. If the allies had won and a treaty had been signed, it most likely would not have included the League Covenant, the framework for the League of Nations, without President Wilson's dynamic role in shaping the terms of the treaty. US entry into WWI unquestionably had a positive effect on the turnout of the war, and it certainly improved the post-war outlook of Europe and the globe. Although US entry cost American lives, it helped bring the war to an end and stabilize international relations, thus saving an inestimable number of lives.
I think that the United States really benefited by participating in the WW1, because so many outcomes could of happened if we didn't participate in the war. If we didn't participate most likely the Ally would of attacked the United States in order to gain control of America since we have alot of resources and could helped Germany win the war.
ReplyDeleteWW1 had really helped America to be more into the economically, because while the men were in the war women were at factories making weapons and other stuff for the war. And the government was able to pass the Liberty Loan Act making Liberty bonds for the war, which helped the France, British, and French efforts. The government really benefited by establishing the council of National Defense for the war, that constructed the Food Administration, War Industries Board, Committee on Public Information, and the Railroad Administration. Overall, the United States did benefit by participating in the war.
Kiaya Robinson
I think that the U.S has benefitted from participating from WWI. The war led to a new sense of nationalism within the country. A lot of advertisements on WWI from the government led to more people buying bonds to help support the American military. Also, drafts, and other advertisements would lead young men to fight for our country.
ReplyDeleteBy participating in WWI, women were allowed to have bigger roles in society. With a lot of men gone for the war, many women began taking jobs for small wages, and not staying in at home all the time. This would eventually lead to women suffrage, and more equal rights for women.
IF the U.s hadn't gone to war, i dont think that the U.S could have been recognized as a world power either. By going to war, this helped solidify America's status as a major power in the world.
Sorry this was late.. i was really sick over the weekend.
Nolan Liao
I think that the US involvement in the WWI was good because it helped the economy, it also gave women a chance to step up and take a bigger role in society and it also gave way to a huge stream of political cartooning and advertisements. After the men left for the war, there were a lot of jobs left that the women took over. And this showed society that the women were equally worthy to take on "manly" positions. I feel that if we didn't become part of WWI then the increase of females in the main stream jobs would have been delayed. And the US would've not not been as economically successful.
ReplyDelete-Jessica Nickerson