In which way did war change American society?

Answer 1

18 year old people can vote now. Young men don't have to worry about being taken (drafted) from their wives and children, or college, or their civilian careers.

Answer 2

The 1910s was a decade of great change for America. It was during this decade that the United States was first considered a world leader. Many of the issues of 1910 are ones we face today: including the escalation of Immigration and poverty, labor and monopoly battles, work safety and child labor problems. World War I - the first 'war to end all wars' raged. The 1910s were the decade America came of age.

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HISTORIC EVENTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Traveling in the 1910s by taxi, ice truck and chauffeur

The Progressive Era lasted from 1895 until World War I. This was a period of unrest and reform. Monopolies continued in spite of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. Social problems flourished in the U.S. During the 1910s labor unions continued to grow as the middle classes became more and more unhappy. Unsafe working conditions were underscored by the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in which 145 female workers were killed. Children were hired to work in factories, milles, and mines for long hours in unsafe and unhealthy conditions. Though efforts to pass a federal law proved unsuccessful, by the middle of this decade every state had passed a minimum age law. A commission found that up to 20% of the children living in cities were undernourished, education took second place to hunger and while children worked, only one-third enrolled in elementary school and less than 10% graduated from high school. The status of the ***** worsened. Skilled ***** workers were barred from the AF of L. Women were also striving for equality.The first suffrage parade was held in 1910 - the 19th amendment finally ratified in 1919. WWI

The Over There decade meant more than just sending our 'boys' over to fight during WWI. American became the most highly industrialized country during this time. Mass production of cars created a nationwide prosperity and resulted in one of the most profound social changes in America's history. Popular culture became a lucrative national product for the United States. All over the world people were dancing our dance crazes, listening to our jazz tunes, wearing our fashions, falling for our pop fads, and buying our products. Tobacco was a big business, with immigrants to New York City accounting for 25% of the tobacco purchasing.

Historic events include the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 when more than 1500 people lost their lives. The first moving assembly line began in 1914 and in 1915, the one millionth Model T ($345) rolled off the assembly line. Other news events included the initiation of the The National Park Service and Prohibition (1919). Jim Thorpe, an American Indian, won gold medals at the Olympics (although his medals were later taken away because he had played baseball for a salary earlier in his career), the first parachute jump was made, and the Girl Scouts of America were formed. Altogether, a decade to remember.

Answer 3

1.) Increased American patriotism 2.) Weakened Native American resistance

3.) U.S. manufacturing grew

4.) U.S. proved it could defend itself against mightiest military power of the era

5.) Americans believed their nation would survive and prosper

Answer 4

American immigration to the British Noth America was discouraged and immigration from New Britain was incouraged. Feelings of pride and a sense of unity began to develop too. etc...

Answer 5

Life expectancy increased.

Public school systems expanded.

It brought about a spirit of reform.

Answer 6

The War of 1812 led to several changes in America. Better roads and canals were built, and the Army and Navy were made stronger after they were proven to be weak.

Answer 7

The war affected American society in a few ways. An example is, many men were taken away from their families. Another example is, war makes inflation go up.

Answer 8

It made many Americans question slavery.