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The sinkng of Lusitania on May 7th, 1915

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Once the Germans took down the Lusitania, an American ship, once this was publicized the citizens of America reacted with frustration and revenge. They blamed Germany for impacting 1,963 innocent American citizens killing 128 of them. Because of the ridiculous policy of unrestricted submarine warfare the from the Germans after the Lusitania got spotted. Americans refuse to seek neutrality believing killing thousands due to trespass was unreasonable with out letting them evacuate.

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Secret telegram from Germany to Mexico on March  1st, 1917

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After Mexico had sent this telegram to the United States, from the Germans. This was the perfect opportunity for the government to published this in order to enraged the Americans now seeing Germany as a threat, as they want to obtain their land. The government published the Zimmerman telegram in order to evoke the citizens to prepare for war against the Germans. As president Woodrow Wilson promoted "We shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts – for democracy" implying that their liberty, independence, territory, and freedom are on the line if the US does not get involved with Germany.

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A poster for citizens to donate to WWI, April 1917

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During World War I, civilians were able to contribute to the armed forces by purchasing liberty bonds, often referred to as liberty loans. American citizens were being exploited for their money but at least they government was funded in which they raised $25 million in total due to the help of liberty bonds. American choose to purchase bonds not only for the benefits in interest back but because of their beliefs in patriotism and the amount of nationalism they have for the country.

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The promotion of recruiting men for WWI, June - October 1917

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Selective Service Act - June - October 1917

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Selective Service Act - June - October 1917

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Before the war begun the government highly encouraged young men from the the ages 21 - 30 to join the war. Everyone was ecstatic for the war, many of the young men in were enthusiastic about going to war due to the tradition of keeping up a patriarchy; including a strong sense of nationalism. They participated in the war in order to adjust towards social norms and their own perceptions of themselves as men.

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A poster promoting citizens to save resources, August 10, 1917

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During WWI, Posters instructed residents to consume less meat, wheat, fat, and sugar were plastered around localities in order to supply U.S. troops and allies with the nutrition needed to sustain their vigor and vitality. The citizens of America supported this and consumed less of what was needed. They even made "victory gardens" in order grow their own plants so they can save for the military troops.

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soldiers camping during the Second Battle of Marne in WWI

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In the Second Battle of Marne the Allied Forces ultimately won despite the amount of deaths they had. Due to this win it served as a pivotal fight in the development of the image or identity of both the present American military or the marines. It served as a marker of the emergence of the United States as a major military force. Not to mention, signaled the beginning of a period where the U.S. could provide protection in Western Europe.

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American soilders in battle of September 26th 1918

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Battles of Meuse-Argonne - September 26th – November 11th 1918

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Battles of Meuse-Argonne - September 26th – November 11th 1918

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The Battles of Meuse-Argonne was the last battle that ended war, where the Allies won. Some consequences they faced during the war were the American Expeditionary Force lost a lot of soldiers in the conflicts, while having more than a million participants, and its mostly unpracticed divisions were growing more and more disjointed. Which is they did not have this unfortunate situation the war would not have lasted as long.

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The men injured or dead after an intense battle on the field, 1918

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After WW1 many people ended up died or disabled. Americans dead took out a big population of future generations. The main death in World War I were poison gas and machine guns during battle. Due to the number of deaths, there was a social impact since Americans were more passive and hesitant to join war again. Americans made it become clear that a global organization of states was required to advance security and peace on a global scale.

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President's and country leaders convention about the Treaty of Versailles 

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The U.S. president Woodrow Wilson did not sign the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty mandated that Germany and the other Central Powers bear full responsibility for World War I. This entailed giving up areas, reducing military power, and compensating the Allies.  Senators rejected this treaty since after the war they were hesitant joining European affairs again, thinking it was risky and unconstitutional. Many Americans believed involving themselves in international affairs such as the "League of Nations" was hazardous.

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Women protesting for the right to vote, 1920

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After women gained some degree of independence and were no longer dependent on their husbands or other male figures to provide for the family. Women began to work in factories and this enlightened women to become more independent. The National Woman Suffrage Association is started by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton promoted women voting rights. Marjory of society was against this, mainly men, due to their patricidal mindset and seeing their title of gender superiority being diminished.