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THE WAR’S IMPACT

EFFECTS OF WWI ON US

• WWI Effects on US• Boom in US economy due to decline of other countries &

demand for industrial goods in war-torn Europe• Red scare in postwar US (more suspicion of immigrants)• Migration in US (African Americans to Northern US)• Failed to join League of Nations led to isolation mentality

US ECONOMY AFTER WWI

• US Economy after WWI• Rapid inflation led to higher cost of living• Companies & unions fought over wages for workers• Strikes occurred across the country (Seattle General

Strike, Boston Police Strike, Steel Strike)

• Cost of living – The cost of food, clothing, shelter, & other essentials that people need to survive

SOCIETAL CHANGES AFTER WWI

• Societal Changes After WWI• Return of soldiers from Europe led to tension over jobs• Minorities & returning troops clashed across the country• Spread of Communism across the globe lead to a “Red

Scare” in the US

• Palmer Raids• Led by US Attorney General Mitchell A. Palmer• Founded the FBI to stamp out “radical” organizations

inside the US• Deported over 500 US residents

THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO

1.The community owns all land and resources2.Profits & income are shared by all citizens3.Good of society is above all individuals (Govt runs all banks, factories, communications)4.Free education & social services for all

CAPITALIST MANIFESTO

1.Resources & land belong to the private owner2.Profits & income belong to each earning individual3.Individual freedom over societal thought4.Social services provided by private owners