3.06: War at home US History Live Lesson

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US enters world one US joins Allied forces on April 6, 1917 May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act was passed All men between the ages of 21-30 had to sign up for the draft Led to class resentment- rich more likely to receive deferrments However not everyone complied (2.4-3.6 failed to register)

Who opposed world war one? (About one-third of Americans were immigrants or children of immigrants) 10 million immigrants could trace their roots back to one of the countries in the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary Empire, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria) German Americans Irish Americans (Hated Great Britain) Pacifists Religious Leaders Conscientious Objectors- given non-military roles, but faced abuse.

How did the us government respond? US Government hired private private agencies such as the American Protective League (APL) “Slacker Raids”-In 1917 50,000 people were arrested for draft evasion. Became controversial because private citizens were falsely accusing others of draft evasion Laws were passed that allowed the US Government to spy on Americans Groups spied on and arrested included: Socialists Radical Labor Unions Newspapers that published anti-war material Does this violate the First Amendment?

How to pay for the war– Patriotism! Taxes were first raised to help pay for the war, but more was needed Higher taxes were placed on alcohol, tobacco, and luxury items US Government began to sell War Bonds (AKA “Liberty Bonds”) Average citizen bought a bond from the US Government (Avg. American gave $200) US Government is able to raise money quickly- 17 billion in total After the war you received your money back PLUS interest!

ALL had their loyalty questioned Patriotism go too far? Violence against so-called “Hyphenated Americans” Some Americans, especially Nativists, began attacking German and Irish Americans Rise in KKK membership Mexican Americans were attacked because of growing tensions between Mexico and the US Asian Americans continued to be targeted as well ALL had their loyalty questioned

Discrimination against German Americans Violence and discrimination against “Hyphenated Americans” increased, especially against German-Americans Orchestras refused to play Beethoven Streets with German sounding names were changed German measles was changed to Liberty Measles German Americans were the target of mob violence. Their homes and businesses were destroyed Persecution of anyone involved in the mob violence was considered “Un-American”

Compare/Contrast with today After 9/11, Discrimination against Muslim Americans surged. Assault, intimidation, and vandalism were the most common crimes

Minority groups in the military and at home Despite poor treatment from American society, minorities still enlisted in the military African Americans moved northward, but still faced discrimination. Race Riots in large cities were common (Great Migration) Military units were segregated Increase violence against Asians, Jews, and Native Americans because of Nativism. Some groups were given citizenship after serving (Asian and Native Americans) Jewish Americans faced increase Anti- Semitism. (especially by KKK) Native americans given citizenship after 1924

Women involvement With men overseas, millions of jobs became available Women were employed in machine shops, steel mills, ammunition factories. Other women became teachers and nurses. Volunteered to join the military as nurses Women were finally given in right to vote in 1920

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