https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4 My top ten events for U.S. involvement in WW1, including causes and effects. en-us 2022-12-20 22:31:54 UTC 2022-12-23 06:16:45 UTC hello@padlet.com henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426324877 Germany sank the Lusitania killing 1,000 passengers, including 128 Americans. This violated the international treaty signed by Germany that banned attacks on civilian ships. The attack on the Lusitania changed American attitudes about the war. This attack was a crucial point for America to end its neutrality and enter WW1. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426324877 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426325094 American loans were the origin of America's involvement in WW1. The U.S. invested heavily into the Allies victory, taking the risk to have the economy collapse, if the Allies did not win. The win of the Allies would ensure the investments were to be paid back. JP Morgan invested 12 million to the Allies and other American banks provided hefty loans to the Allied nations. The American loans fueled the ideal to support the U.S. going into the war, to save its loans and get their money back. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426325094 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426326174 The Battle of Cantigny was significant to WW1, because it proved America's strengths and its capabilities. This battle was the first major American battle and an offensive of WW1. This battle was crucial to show how powerful the U.S. military involvement was. The capture of Cantigny by the Americans impacted WW1, by depriving German troops of an important point on the western front and it validated the argument that an independent U.S. command should be established apart from the shared Allies command. As the first major U.S. victory and the capture of Cantigny made an impressive change in the war effort. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426326174 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426326754 The Battle of Saint-Mihiel was the first American led offensive and one of the major battles in WW1. The significance of this battle showed America's strengths through their air force, weaponry, and their noteworthy courage to lead themselves. This battle ended in the Germans retreating on the Western front, initially giving the Allies more room on the front lines. The Battle of Saint-Mihiel gave the U.S. a higher position in the eyes of their allies. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426326754 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426327674 The Selective Service Act was a way for the U.S. to prepare for WW1. This act required all men between 21 and 30 to register for the draft. This initially helped the government to build a national army and military, through a mandated rule. They promoted the enlistment for the war continuously with propaganda, leading many individuals to join, which gave the allies a higher probability of winning WW1. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426327674 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426328356 The CPI was used to "sell" the war to the public, which they did through pamphlets and mass communication. The CPI popularized the war and stimulated public opinion to be for the war, which prompted the success of the war effort and enhanced the public's opinion. The Committee of Public Information demonized the German military, influencing Americans to think lowly of Germans and hate them for their unjust and brutal ways. Through the CPI brain washing and propaganda of WW1, the U.S. gained many supporters and resources that would aid the war effort entirely. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426328356 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426328940 The food administration increased food production and reduced society's intake. This organization encouraged civilians to make their "victory gardens" and mandated "meatless" and "wheatless" days. This was placed on the public to gain produce and food items for the soldiers in the war. The food administration spread the ideal of food conservation to assist the war effort and to support the U.S. soldiers, which will help obtain success in WW1. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426328940 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426329679 After WW1, the Treaty of Versailles caused a split between the Senate and Woodrow Wilson. Wilson's lack of mindfulness to the opinions of the Republicans, which was vital, caused the Senate to deny it. The treaty originated an issue between President Wilson and Lodge a member of the Senate, because of the disagreements they had about the components in the Treaty of Versailles. Many proposed the idea that the Treaty of Versailles caused Wilson to have a heart attack and decline his health. This treaty caused a crucial issue in the government, due to its powerful arguments and the selfishness of the leaders to compromise. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426329679 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426329936 The end of WW1 caused a rapid decline in the U.S. economy, because numerous jobs were lost and production lines were cut down. This resulted in a fast inflation that significantly raised the expense of living after WW1. The U.S. soldiers returning from war had fewer opportunities to make a living. In addition, inflation led to numerous strikes, including the Great Steel Strike. The financial state of the U.S. was greatly altered, because of how much money was put into WW1 and the low job intake. This decreased the income of the economy tremendously. Later on, the U.S. economy fell into a severe industrial depression by the autumn of 1920. ]]> 2022-12-21 02:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426329936 henna_deol https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426332014 As a result of WW1, the women's suffrage movement was empowered. One realization that women could run society efficiently as a man or even better came from WW1. President Wilson asked Congress, "We have made partners of the women in this war...Shall we admit them only to a partnership of suffering and sacrifice and toil and not to a partnership of privilege and right?". Women's contribution to WW1, brought up the ideal of gender equality and the question of how it was right for a woman to sacrifice for her country, but not vote for it. Women's WW1 involvement helped convince U.S. citizens and government figures that women should gain the right to vote.]]> 2022-12-21 02:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/henna_deol/o6od53zsnl2tj8f4/wish/2426332014