1. World War I America as a world power

2. World War I Origins World War I began in 1914 In 1915 the Lusitania was sunk by a German Submarine killing more than 100 Americans Causing the US to go from Neutrality to War.

3. World War I – Impacts at home The war created jobs in northeastern and Midwestern cities African- Americans began moving from the South to the North in the thousands. This was called the Great Migration During the war laws were passed that prohibited people from speaking out against the war. The Espionage Act of 1917 made it a

4. Impact at home Crime to communicate any information that would interfere with U.S military operations or aid its ememies. Eugene V. Debs( Socialist Party) was convicted of hindering military recruiting by making a speech against it. He received 10 years in prison.

5. Isolationism Before the US entered the war, Wilson gave a speech in which he described Fourteen Points he felt would avoid future wars. He also called for a league of nations that would work together to keep peace.

6. Sample Question The United States responded to Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare during the early 1900’s by A. entering World War I B. suspending trade with Britain C. signing a treaty with Austria-Hungary D. withdrawing military forces from Europe

7. Sample Question The United States responded to Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare during the early 1900’s by A. entering World War I 15a

8. Do Now Activity - Write down everything you know about Rosa Parks. -Why do you think we still celebrate her life and legacy today? Explain

9. Aftermath of World War I - In the decade after World War I, conservatives in the country tried to impose their image of America on the nation, while a new generation of young people challenged traditional values and authority on social matters. This Standard will measure your understanding of the social issues experienced in the 1920.

10. Communism and Socialism - Communism was based on a single-party government ruled by a dictatior. Communism grew out of socialism. -The fear of international communism was called the Red Scare because red was the color of the communist flag. - This fear lead to the pursuit of suspected communists and socialist.

11. Immigration Restrictions - The Red Scare led to new restrictions on immigration. -People born in America felt that they were superior to immigrants. - Conservative reaction againist immigrants resulted in the passage of legislation -that set limits on the number of immigrants that could come into the country.

12. Popular Culture -During the 1920’s radio and movies became apart of popular entertainment. -This attracted millions of loyal fans and helped create the first media stars. - During the 1920’s automobiles replaced horse’s.

13. Popular Culture - Lets give a big thanks to Henry Ford and his assembley line it made cars more affordable and made mass production possible. - Mass Production produced goods in a great volume.

14. Harlem Renaissance -During the 1920’s there was a wave of creativity flowing through Harlem that celebrated African American culture thought words and song. - Jazz music which became the theme music of the roaring 20’s was developed by African- Americans.

15. Harlem Renaissance -Langston Hughes best know writer and poet - Louis Armstrong sometimes called « Satchmo », became well known for playing the trumpet.

16. Tin Pan Alley While the Harlem Renaissance was occurring, another musical movement, Tin Pan Alley, was also on the rise in New York City. The name “Tin Pan Alley” refers to names and the group of music writers and publishers. One of the most famous was Irving Berlin, who wrote hundreds of songs during his career, including “God Bless America” and “White Christmas.”

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