1. 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.”

2. World War I comes to an end

3. 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

4. America Adjusts to Peace
Flu Epidemic
Sept 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

5. 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
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6. 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