Effects of the War “It is necessary now as never before that the black man press is claims as an American citizen…the government laid claim to him both body and soul, and used him as freely as if he were the equal of any other man behind the guns…the path he had to walk was just as rough, the load he had to carry was just as heavy, and the life he gave just as sweet, as that of any other man who laid his all upon the altar. He should contend, therefore, for every privilege, every comfort, every right which other men enjoy.”

World War I comes to an end

Why it Matters Unstable international order Soviet Russia Loss of territory Harsh reparations Strong desire for revenge Soviet Russia Threatened revolution United States Fear of communists Questionable role in the world

America Adjusts to Peace Flu Epidemic Sept. 1918-originated in the U.S Women/African-Americans Post-war recession Competitive job market 1919-Race riots Inflation-Labor Unrest Consumer Goods v. War Bonds Industrialist strike

The Red Scare Communist ideology Mailing of bombs to industrialist International workers revolution Death of capitalism Mailing of bombs to industrialist Palmer Raids Attack on civil liberties Formation of the ACLU Trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti http://www.geocities.com/Nashville/3448/twogood.html Download above song to be played from Realplayer

Americans Embrace Normalcy League of Nations Wilson’s hope Harding’s support U.S. Economic Giant Richest, most industrialized Immense trade imbalance Largest Creditor Nation New World Order