The Importance Of America's Journey Back To World War I

The Impact WW1 had on a number of countries was great, but what did it

While the war raged on into 1916, the United States transitioned from a “debtors nation” into a “creditors nation”. Between 1913 and 1916 American exports rose from 2 billion dollars annually to 6 billion. (Zieger, 16) While it was clear that the Allies were greatly indebted to the United States Wilson saw the opportunity to the U.S. influence to provoke peace between the warring nations. As American sentiment began rising about expanding an American army, most Americans believed that the United States had a responsibility to bring both sides together and resolve the war.

World War I was a great loss both physically and emotionally. It was a conflict between the Allies and the Central Powers from 1914 to 1918. More than 15 million people were killed in battled, making it one of the most deadly conflicts in history. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria- Hungary was seen as the trigger of the war. The war was described as a world war, a total war, and a modern war. A world war because it involved the whole world. A total war because people used maximum resources for the purpose of the war. A modern war because the people used technological and industrial mobilization.

World War II was possibly the most significant period of the 20th century. “It brought about major developments in technology and laid the groundwork that permitted post-war social changes including the end of European colonialism, the civil rights movement in the United States, and the modern women’s rights movement, as well as the programs for exploring outer space” (History.net). On September 1st 1939, Hitler began World War II by invading Poland and on September 3rd, Britain and France declared war on Germany. America wasn’t in the involved in the war until December 7th, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

The history of our country is a young one. When it comes to the history of the world the United States is an infant compared to the countries of Greece, Italy, China, England, and just about every other country on this planet. While the United States might not have reached the maturity of other nations, it still has a rich history. Since 1776 the United States has gone through quite a lot. Our history ranges from slavery, eleven wars, rapid expansion, forty-five presidents and various economic highs and lows. Through this rich history the United States as been able to propel itself into being on of if not the most powerful and influential nation the world is able to see today. Howard Fineman 's book, The Thirteen

Before the war America was seen as an imperial power. America had continuously expanded beyond its borders, which led to the open door policy, Hawaii annexed, and the acquiring of the Philippines and Puerto Rico. The open door policy allowed free flow of trade,investment, information and culture. America did it’s best to create a welcoming economic environment with caribbean countries, so that american companies could have stable access to raw material. There was a huge global movement of people, especially into the United States due to industrial expansion.The U.S. realized their way to strengthen their role in the global economy was to increase foreign relations. Everything seemed well in America until World War I.

Germany had threatened America by sinking the Lusitanian in 1915; it was also not in America's best interests if Europe was controlled by Germany. President Woodrow Wilson took America into the war and defeated Germany, the side America was on won, but at a great cost to America. Men had been killed and the American citizens wanted to know why they had to die for foreign countries. The war was a 'temporary aberration' from isolationism but progressivism lead to a return of strength to isolationism.

The United States tried to stay neutral when war broke out in Europe in 1914, but the Germans violated their pledge with the United States; therefore, the United States was forced to enter the war against Germany. World War I brought a drastic change in America’s social and economic life. World War I is the first war to request mobilization of an entire population and economy. World War I brought a great demand in food, production of weaponries, money, and soldiers. The cooperation of businesses leaders, citizens, and agencies, composed of government officials, helped the government provide assistance and capability. For instance, businesses would offer their services at a low price. The War Industries Board and the National War Labor Board

Former American president Woodrow Wilson said in 1917 relating to World War I, ¨This is a war to end all wars.¨ Although this was not the most accurate quote as World War II followed the first, World War I was one of the bloodiest wars ever fought. The war had 37 million casualties with another 19.7 million wounded. One of the events that lead to the start of the war was the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife by Serbian nationalists. These nationalists were angered by the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary. As many countries waged war on each other the United States of America remained neutral

The U.S entered WWI is because they were already on good terms with France and Britain. The majority of the U.S consisted of people who were Anglophiles and Francophiles which are people who admired and respected the U.K and France. U.S’s bias with France and the U.K played a significant part on why the U.S entered WWI and supported the allies. Also U.S’s exports to Germany drastically plummeted within the span of 2 years. In 1914, the U.S exported $344,794,276 worth of goods to Germany. However in 1916, the U.S only exported $288,899 worth of a goods which is a $344,505,377 difference.

1939 is when World War 2 started, and everything In the United States started to change. The American government started to recognize the new immigrants, and the government saw their children as loyal Americans. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. One day after the attack President Franklin D. Roosevelt to declare war on Japan. This has opened a lot of up doors of opportunity for change for American minorities, as American Indians who were exposed for the first time to urban life, African Americans reserved more freedom, women who started to have the ability to work, and Asian Americans who were the most glaring example of the failure to be adequately pluralistic.

America was greatly influenced, not only during WW2,but in the decades after by the tides of war during the 1940s. The United states was a highly industrialized country coming into ww2, with a larger supply of resources compared to the nazisor japnanese. “American steel dwarfed Germany’s ,and American coal miners hauled up...almost twice the tonnage as their German counterparts.... American carmakers turned out 4.8million automobiles in 1937;in the same year Germany produced 331,000 cars; Japan,just 26,000.”(Kennedy 617). This not only shows the resource advantage America has against her enemies, but also the sheer edge of the American industries power to out produce industrialized goods. This ability to produce massive amounts of cheap product,

America is a great country for many reasons. We have won many wars and made great things. Here are a few. We are great because we have won many wars and gained independence from other countries. We fought the American Revolution in 1775-1783 and gained independence from Britain. In 1787, we signed the Constitution making the rules and the freedom official. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington were only few of the great people who signed and made our country free. If we didn’t win that war, we would be part of Britain and would have a king and queen making the rules(which is fine but I would rather be free than have a king and queen.) In 1939, Germany invaded Poland and started WWII, but in 1941 we joined WWII after a key moment in U.S history.

1941 The United States is quiet and empty because they went off to fight in World War II. This Day March 14, 1943, I Louis Slotin currently a physicist part of the Los Alamos National Laboratory trying to help America during World War II. Today Rrobert Ooppenheimer had a big plan for me. When I got to the Laboratory I signed In. Louis “I have big news for you I have scheduled a meeting to talk about how we would keep Aamerica safe” exclaimed Rrobert Ooppenheimer excitedly. The Meeting Will Start In 15 minutes When All the other Scientists arrive. I even made arrangement for some other scientists to come in and help us while America is down in Europe. I got settled and got ready for the important meeting. I walked in and sat down were My boss assigned me to sit. I saw other scientists and faces that I didn 't Recognize. I wonder who this person is in the black sitting over there is. “Please take a seat Albert,” Said my boss. I wonder If that is Aalbert Einstein. No that couldn 't be him. Wait I think that is him. It is and he sits only four seats away from me. That must mean that I get to work with him almost because Enrico said that he categorized the seating so that the scientists were to be sitting together. When All the scientists were here and seated the head of the table my boss got the room quiet to start the meeting.

When the First World War erupted in Europe on July 28, 1914; President Woodrow Wilson formally proclaimed that the United States would remain neutral on August 4, 1914. However, the United States did not stick to this proclamation, and eventually became involved in the war efforts. This investigation aims to evaluate the reasons the United States violated their neutrality in order to join the war. In inquiring into the reasons of the United States’ entry into the war, the Zimmermann telegram will be assessed. Primary sources, Message to Congress., 2d Sess., Senate Doc and War Messages, 65th Cong., 1st Sess. Senate Doc. No. 5 by Woodrow Wilson will also be assessed. Online sources, for example