USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

[SOURCES]
World War I had a positive impact on the U.S. economy because

(A) soldiers went to war

(B) the war created more opportunities for college education

(C) it increased the U.S.’s opportunities to acquire natural resources.

(D) ** It created jobs to produce weapons and exports to sell to US allies.

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The economy was mired in recession in 1914 and war quickly opened up new markets for American manufacturers. In the end, World War I set off a 44-month period of growth for the United States and solidified its power in the world economy.

Concept note-2: -The experience of World War I had a major impact on US domestic politics, culture, and society. Women achieved the right to vote, while other groups of American citizens were subject to systematic repression.

Concept note-3: -Real aggregate Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 9.5 percent over the period 1914 to 1920, while the mobilization of personnel resulted in a 6 percent decline in civilian employment. Meanwhile, although population growth continued during the war years, it was only half that of the prewar rate.

Concept note-4: -The United States suffered a moderate economic recession from 1918 to 1919, but a mild rebound in the second half of 1919. The United States endured a more serious recession in 1920 and 1921, when the global economy collapsed.