This video gives an overview of the effects of World War I on the world.
effects of WWI on America and the world:
Influenza: In 1918, the influenza took a toll on the lives of Americans and the rest of the world. This deadly illness took the lives of millions of people worldwide.
African Americans: Racism was still a large part of life in America, but the end of the war caused a resurgence of racism. Race Riots broke out in cities in America. One of the most well-known race riots occurred in 1919 when white men drowned a black boy by throwing rocks at him because he swam in the ocean in the "White only" section of the beach. This cruel act resulted in a 13 day riot throughout the city of Chicago. Several other riots took place.
Women: Women's role in the war improved the way women were viewed. Women's rights were expanded after the war when the 19th amendment was passed, granting women suffrage.
Inflation: Farmers struggled with inflation as prices fell after the war. Industrial workers also dealt with similar struggles, as they suffered from wage cuts. This caused workers to strike for increased wages.
The Red Scare: Fear of communism and radical groups increased dramatically after the war, due to a series of communist revolts in Central and Eastern Europe. The combination of the spread of communism in Europe, and the chaos from the worker strikes and cases of bombings in the U.S. caused the Red Scare, This was the fear that a communist revolution would occur in America. General A. Mitchell Palmer enacted the Palmer Raids, where police captured and arrested suspected radicals, and deported "alien radicals", or European immigrants who displayed seditious behavior. The hysteria of the Red Scare did not end until 1920.
Women: Women's role in the war improved the way women were viewed. Women's rights were expanded after the war when the 19th amendment was passed, granting women suffrage.
Inflation: Farmers struggled with inflation as prices fell after the war. Industrial workers also dealt with similar struggles, as they suffered from wage cuts. This caused workers to strike for increased wages.
The Red Scare: Fear of communism and radical groups increased dramatically after the war, due to a series of communist revolts in Central and Eastern Europe. The combination of the spread of communism in Europe, and the chaos from the worker strikes and cases of bombings in the U.S. caused the Red Scare, This was the fear that a communist revolution would occur in America. General A. Mitchell Palmer enacted the Palmer Raids, where police captured and arrested suspected radicals, and deported "alien radicals", or European immigrants who displayed seditious behavior. The hysteria of the Red Scare did not end until 1920.
America's New Role in the World: In the election of 1920, Warren G. Harding was elected President. He promoted America's return to "normalcy". The U.S. became one of the wealthiest industrial countries in the world.