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The New York Times magazine informing the public about the sinking of the Lusitania.

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Lusitania Sinking/German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (May 1915)

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Lusitania Sinking/German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (May 1915)

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Germany was definitely a country that significantly played a big role in encouraging the United States to join WW1 because of their unjust actions that broke naval rules. The sinking of the Lusitania was caused by German U-boats that torpedoed this steamship killing 128 Americans. Along with that, Germany also resumed unrestricted attacks against all ships in the Atlantic, including civilian passenger carriers. President Wilson reacted to these attacks negatively since their was no democracy and peace anymore with these attacks against the Allies. President Wilson directly claimed, “Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved” which is implying that he now believes war is necessary to honor democracy and peace for the countries.

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Photo of the Zimmermann Telegram after being deciphered.

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The Zimmermann Telegram was very significant because it was the last straw for America and is what convinced President Wilson to declare war on Germany to then join WW1. This telegram was attempting to encourage Mexico to form an alliance with the Central Powers against the United States and to invade them in return of United States territory taken from them. This telegram impacted the United States so much that the President who was known to “keep them out of war” soon changed his mind and claimed that war is a good choice because it was “a war against mankind” and “it is a war against all nations.” The people of America found that the Zimmermann Telegram was useful for convincing the public to send is men over to Europe to fight and was needed as an extra push to draw America into the war after Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare.

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Propaganda poster that encourages American civilians to buy liberty bonds to support the country in times of war.

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Liberty bonds were significant in the preparation of war for Americans because this was the source of income for providing war necessities. Liberty bonds were war bonds sold to support the Allied during WW1 and it soon also became a "symbol of patriotic duty". It brought out the idea that if you couldn't enlist in the military, you should invest in purchasing liberty bonds. These bonds impacted the economy significantly because they were able to raise $22 billion to financially support WW1, which adds up to more nowadays.

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Propaganda poster made by the U.S. Food Administration that is encouraging citizens to save wheat and food for the allies and that it will help "win the war".

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This administration impacted the U.S. because it gave the military fighting out in war more food to survive and keep them alive to fight. It began taking measures to conserve food for the war efforts and making sure that the whole country followed these measures. Food at the time was seen as "ammunition" and that is why I believe it was significantly important as the soldiers needed it just as much as any resource in the war. The more food a soldier can eat and stay healthy, then the more stamina and strength they have as fuel to fight harder and win the war.

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American troops during the Battle of Cantigny.

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The Battle of Cantigny has so much importance because it was the first major American offensive in World War 1. The U.S. troops were able to counter a string of German offensives which started with the first US-led assault. In this battle, American forces successfully seized the village of Cantigny in a short amount of time and defended themselves against many German counterattacks on their own. This was able to show America's strength and prove to people that they can stand alone and defend themselves in battle.

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Troops taking orders and holding the line at the Marne.

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Second Battle of the Marne (July-Aug 1918)

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Second Battle of the Marne (July-Aug 1918)

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The American army had just begun fighting in this European war and was being given orders to defend and hold the line wherever they were needed. During the Second Battle of the Marne the Allied troops, including the U.S., were able to advance and this made the battle considered pivotal. After American troops had fought and defended their characters were shaped into the modern American military that showed the United States as a modern military power. This is great for their image and how they were perceived during WW1 which is how this battle was significant towards Americans at the time. The battle was a turning point and began a new era that stated America was giving the most security in Western Europe and gaining its own power as a country.

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A US Army crew with their weapons on September 26, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.

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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive (Sep-Nov 1918)

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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive (Sep-Nov 1918)

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This offensive has a lot of significance because it was one of the attacks that brought an end to WW1 and also ended the day that the Armistice was signed. Around 1 million American soldiers participated in the battle and with this were able to bring an end to the Great War. That battle holds great honor with the soldiers who lost their lives in this battle and were able to lead the Allies to victory. During this battle, with the Allies victory, the Germans accepted their defeat and signed the Armistice for peace on the 11th month of the 11th day of the 11th hour.

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Political cartoon showing how the U.S. Senate was opposing the League of Nations.

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Senate Opposing the League of Nations (March 1920)

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Senate Opposing the League of Nations (March 1920)

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President Wilson tried his best to gain support for the League of Nations to be ratified in the Treaty of Versailles but failed. Congress strongly opposed of the suggestion and soon the Treaty and Covenant were defeated by a 49-35 Senate vote. Since this opposition occurred, the U.S. never joined the League like Wilson wished. The Senate strongly believed that foreign entanglements would reduce the United States’ ability to defend its own interests.

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A Southern family arriving in Chicago during World War 1.

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As a consequence of WW1, the Great Migration reached its peak during the 1920s. The main lure was the amount of job openings that allowed African Americans to work but also many other factors. The idea of exchanging Jim Crow subordination for the greater freedom of cities outside the South opened up. After the poor economic conditions began worsening in the South, there was a huge internal population shift among African Americans in the U.S. There were many "push" and "pull" factors involved but in all, they created the first large, urban black communities in the North.

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Photo of women protesting with Wilson's quote of support for Woman Suffrage.

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Women's Rights Movement and Women's Suffrage (Aug 1920)

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Women's Rights Movement and Women's Suffrage (Aug 1920)

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After World War 1, President Wilson began realizing that without women, the war could not have been fought effectively. He had ignored suffrage completely in 1916 but then claimed that women moved into the labor force and contributed to the war effort on the home front. This has significance because this Great War could not have been successful without any help on the home front but the women left at home were able to provide that support for the U.S. troops out fighting in battles. The positive outcome from this was that women were finally receiving that help and support from the president to ratify the 19th amendment that granted women the right to vote which is obviously something important to the U.S. that still affects women today.