Describe some ways in which World War I threatened the lives of civilians on both sides of the Atlantic.
WWI threatened the lives of civilians on both sides of the Atlantic in many ways. People in America were living in fear of war. They did things like rationed food to help conserve it as to help with the war effort. Also when troops were sent over seas many job opportunities opened up. The Zimmerman Note suggested a potential threat from Mexico, increasing Fear in the US. In Europe civilians were being killed during the war, for example the German U-Boats. physical boundaries were being changed. Families were being separated because of the war. Economic and Military power was shifting. The British blockade killed many civilians and cause famine.
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Sunday, November 4, 2007
Chapter 19, sec.4, Critical Thinking #5
Predict Germany’s reaction to the Treaty of Versailles. Give reasons for your predictions. Think About:
• what Germans thought of the war-guilt clause
• German reaction to reparations
• how Germans felt about the loss of territory
Germany's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles is most likely frustration and a want for revenge. The Germans were humiliated by the war-guilt clause which made it so Germany had to take the soul blame for the war. This upset them because other European powers were also in the fault for provoking diplomatic crises before the war. The reparations made it so Germany had to pay the allies $33 billion for war damages. It also made it so the region of Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France. German also lost territory. They lost their colonies in the Pacific which could have helped pay for the $33 billion. Some Germany land was given to the Polish in order to make Poland, and now some Germans were under the control of the Polish.
• what Germans thought of the war-guilt clause
• German reaction to reparations
• how Germans felt about the loss of territory
Germany's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles is most likely frustration and a want for revenge. The Germans were humiliated by the war-guilt clause which made it so Germany had to take the soul blame for the war. This upset them because other European powers were also in the fault for provoking diplomatic crises before the war. The reparations made it so Germany had to pay the allies $33 billion for war damages. It also made it so the region of Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France. German also lost territory. They lost their colonies in the Pacific which could have helped pay for the $33 billion. Some Germany land was given to the Polish in order to make Poland, and now some Germans were under the control of the Polish.
Chapter 19, sec.4, Critical Thinking #3
Why didn’t the Treaty of Versailles lay the foundations for a lasting peace?
The Treaty of Versailles didn't lay a foundation for lasting peace because their were many flaws left in it. When the treaty was written Germany and Austria Hungry was not a part of this process. Because of this the decisions made in the treaty were not in favor to Germany. Tension still remained in Europe. The Prime Minister was reelected because of his slogan "make Germany pay" and the Italian prime minister wanted control of Austria controlled land. The treaty made it so Germany had to pay $33 billion war damages to the Allies. It also involved a war-guilt clause in which Germany had to take full responsibility for the war. Germany was barred from having an army and had it's colonies in the Pacific taken away from it. Russia was also not at the writting of the treaty and had land taken away from it, and was very determined to get it back. Many Germans, including Adolf Hitler, were upset that 2 million germans died in vain, and wanted revenge.
The Treaty of Versailles didn't lay a foundation for lasting peace because their were many flaws left in it. When the treaty was written Germany and Austria Hungry was not a part of this process. Because of this the decisions made in the treaty were not in favor to Germany. Tension still remained in Europe. The Prime Minister was reelected because of his slogan "make Germany pay" and the Italian prime minister wanted control of Austria controlled land. The treaty made it so Germany had to pay $33 billion war damages to the Allies. It also involved a war-guilt clause in which Germany had to take full responsibility for the war. Germany was barred from having an army and had it's colonies in the Pacific taken away from it. Russia was also not at the writting of the treaty and had land taken away from it, and was very determined to get it back. Many Germans, including Adolf Hitler, were upset that 2 million germans died in vain, and wanted revenge.
Chapter 19, sec.3, Critical Thinking #5
Do you think that the war had a positive or a negative effect on American society? Think About:
• how the propaganda campaign influenced people’s behavior
• the new job opportunities for African Americans and women
• how the government controlled industry
I think the war mostly had a positive effect on American society. The propaganda campaign influenced peoples behaviors and made people pro-war. When the US declared war on Germany because of the submarine attacks on civilians, the majority of the US population was already pro-war. Even though there discrimination towards Germans who were US citizens, if the majority of the nation was not pro-war there may have been more riots and or disturbances in society. Since the was significantly decreased European immigration and a large amount of men were over seas fighting there were many job opportunities. Job's that were normally reserved for men were now open to women, and many African Americans were moving to cities in the north and were given job opportunities. This helped lead to less segregation and women gained the right to vote. The govenment also had a larger control on industry and its production and sales. Because of this the US's economy grew very greatly.
• how the propaganda campaign influenced people’s behavior
• the new job opportunities for African Americans and women
• how the government controlled industry
I think the war mostly had a positive effect on American society. The propaganda campaign influenced peoples behaviors and made people pro-war. When the US declared war on Germany because of the submarine attacks on civilians, the majority of the US population was already pro-war. Even though there discrimination towards Germans who were US citizens, if the majority of the nation was not pro-war there may have been more riots and or disturbances in society. Since the was significantly decreased European immigration and a large amount of men were over seas fighting there were many job opportunities. Job's that were normally reserved for men were now open to women, and many African Americans were moving to cities in the north and were given job opportunities. This helped lead to less segregation and women gained the right to vote. The govenment also had a larger control on industry and its production and sales. Because of this the US's economy grew very greatly.
Chapter 19, sec.3, Critical Thinking #3
How did the war affect government power? Think About:
• how private business worked with government
• how much control the president gained over the economy
• the Espionage and Sedition Acts
WWI increased government power. Private businesses worked with the government in order to help raise money for the war. They did things like use mass-production in order to increase industrial production. The President gained a lot of control over the economy. He gained the power to control prices on war related items. He could also regulate, even nationalize, war related industries. The government also passed things like the Espionage and Sedition Acts. These acts punished and silenced anyone who spoke out against the war. For example, if any newspaper opposed these acts they would lose their mailing privileges.
• how private business worked with government
• how much control the president gained over the economy
• the Espionage and Sedition Acts
WWI increased government power. Private businesses worked with the government in order to help raise money for the war. They did things like use mass-production in order to increase industrial production. The President gained a lot of control over the economy. He gained the power to control prices on war related items. He could also regulate, even nationalize, war related industries. The government also passed things like the Espionage and Sedition Acts. These acts punished and silenced anyone who spoke out against the war. For example, if any newspaper opposed these acts they would lose their mailing privileges.
Chapter 19, sec.2, Critical Thinking #3
3. DRAWING CONCLUSIONS In what ways did WWI represent a frightening new kind of warfare? Think About:
• the casualty figures
• new military technology
• shell shock
WWI represented a frightening new kind of warfare because it had some of the worse conditions and the highest death toll of all wars up to this time. WWI had some of the greatest casualties figures up to its time, the death total was about 22 million and the total wounded were around 20million, also 10 million became refuges. The United States lost 48,000 battle, 62,000 were dying of disease and 200,000 were wounded. New military technology added to the frightening new kind of warfare. Machine guns made it so people could be mowed down easily and loading bullets no longer took up time. Tanks made it so barbed wire could be plowed down in order to provide a safe way for infantry to move forward. Airplanes could now drop bombs on people and troops that were below. Things like poison gas became such a problem that gas masks were now mandatory. "Shell Shock" also became a problem. "Shell Shock" was an emotional collapse in which mad some people literally lose their minds. Some people never did recover from it.
• the casualty figures
• new military technology
• shell shock
WWI represented a frightening new kind of warfare because it had some of the worse conditions and the highest death toll of all wars up to this time. WWI had some of the greatest casualties figures up to its time, the death total was about 22 million and the total wounded were around 20million, also 10 million became refuges. The United States lost 48,000 battle, 62,000 were dying of disease and 200,000 were wounded. New military technology added to the frightening new kind of warfare. Machine guns made it so people could be mowed down easily and loading bullets no longer took up time. Tanks made it so barbed wire could be plowed down in order to provide a safe way for infantry to move forward. Airplanes could now drop bombs on people and troops that were below. Things like poison gas became such a problem that gas masks were now mandatory. "Shell Shock" also became a problem. "Shell Shock" was an emotional collapse in which mad some people literally lose their minds. Some people never did recover from it.
Chapter 19, sec.1, Critical Thinking #5
Why do you think Germany escalated its U-boat attacks in 1917? Think About:
• Germany’s military buildup
• the effects of the British blockade
• Germany’s reason for using submarine warfare
Germany escalated its U-boat attacks in 1917 in order to prove that it had the strongest Navy. Before this Britain had the largest and most powerful navy because it is an island. Germany want to have the largest army, so it became competitive with Britain. Germany wanted to be "superior"for nationalistic reason, and also having a larger navy would make it easier when it came to imperialism. Germany was also being very effected by the British blockade. The blockade blocked the German coast preventing weapons and other military supplies from getting to Germany. American goods could not reach Germany and Germany could not get food/fertilizers into the country. Famine struck and 750,000 Germans starved to death. Germany supported their use of using the submarines by saying they were preventing Britain from receiving more supplies and that they were hindering her ability to support her allies. Germany also said that because they had less naval power they had to fight a naval "guerrilla warfare".
• Germany’s military buildup
• the effects of the British blockade
• Germany’s reason for using submarine warfare
Germany escalated its U-boat attacks in 1917 in order to prove that it had the strongest Navy. Before this Britain had the largest and most powerful navy because it is an island. Germany want to have the largest army, so it became competitive with Britain. Germany wanted to be "superior"for nationalistic reason, and also having a larger navy would make it easier when it came to imperialism. Germany was also being very effected by the British blockade. The blockade blocked the German coast preventing weapons and other military supplies from getting to Germany. American goods could not reach Germany and Germany could not get food/fertilizers into the country. Famine struck and 750,000 Germans starved to death. Germany supported their use of using the submarines by saying they were preventing Britain from receiving more supplies and that they were hindering her ability to support her allies. Germany also said that because they had less naval power they had to fight a naval "guerrilla warfare".
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