The Big Questions: What factors led to war across Europe during the early 1900s? How did the United States respond to the start of World War I? How did World War I influence American economics, politics, and society? Why did Americans embrace a "return to normalcy" following World War I? What economic factors contributed to the Roaring Twenties? What new opportunities and challenges faced women and African Americans during the 1910s and 1920s? Section 1: Short Answer Questions (30 points) Answer each of the following questions in a few sentences. Support all of your answers with specific historical evidence. A. Why did the U.S. government produce posters like this during World War I? How does the poster try to appeal to Americans? B. What exceptional challenges did African Americans face after World War I, and how did they meet them?C. How did each of the following military, economic, or political issues apply to World War I?
Neutral shipping:
Trench warfare:
U-boats:
Liberty Bonds:
D. What were the most important developments that contributed to the start of World War I in Europe? Describe at least two factors.
Section 2: Extended Writing (30 points)
Answer the following question in a three- to five-paragraph essay. Be sure to address all parts of the question and support your conclusions with specific historical evidence.
What were the causes and effects of the "return to normalcy" in the United States following World War I?