1. By Yee, Valerie and Xavier
World War I
By Yee, Valerie and Xavier

3. When and Why did the war start
Allies
Central Powers

4. Countries involved Central Powers Allies Germany Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria
Allies
Britain
France
Russia
Italy
United States

5. Effect on American economy
Rapid growth of industry and farming
Technological press
Increased consumer demand
GDP grew from $78 billion to $103 billion
The number of households with a radio rose from 60,000 to 10 million
The number of people filing income tax returns for earnings of more than $1 million a year rose from 65 to 513
The number of airline passengers grew from less than 6000 in 1926, to approximately 173,000 in 1929

6. When and Why did the war end
November 11, 1918
Russia had already left the war a year ago -> At the start of 1918, Germany appeared to be winning the war.
“Michael Offensive” attack backfired -> the power of the German troop went downhill with the German Navy going on a strike.
WWI ended when WWII ended?
(trailer of TV show -> recommend to students interested in knowing about the two world wars)

7. Effect of Technology
New technologies were introduced, and it caused a massacre and made it difficult for the infantry soldiers than before.
New weapons like Rapid-Firing Guns, Tactical Air Support, and Poison Gas
Many lives were lost, causing fewer people left in the army in some countries.
The British made tanks which somewhat succeeded, which carried the men, making it much easier to protect themselves

8. Bibliography
"End of the War and Remembrance." BBC News. BBC, 08 Jan Web. 30 Aug <
"WORLD WAR I - A Kid Explains History, Episode 17." YouTube. YouTube, 13 Aug Web. 30 Aug <
"How and Why Did the First World War Start?" The Week UK. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Aug < did-the-first-world-war-start>.
"WWI: Technology and the Weapons of War." NCpedia Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Aug

9. Thank You!