Assignment Overview
This reading examines internal divisions that emerged within the US during WW I and how the outcome shaped American society.
Written response (100-200 words) to an exercise question
Assignment Details
Perform the following tasks: Step 1: Read the Learning Questions for this section of the module.
questions.
1. Was any one nation primarily responsible for starting World War I or did Europe share collective responsibility?
2. How well did the government balance the need to uncover German espionage with protecting civil liberties during the war?
3. How did women and African Americans fare during the war? Which changes were temporary? Which were more permanent?
4. What challenges did soldiers face in the trenches? How was fighting different from previous wars such as the Civil War or War of 1898?
5. What concerns did Americans raise about the League of Nations?
6. What was the legacy of WW I?
Step 2: After completing the questions, prepare a typed answer to one of them. (200-300 words. You do not need to use an additional source for this, though it may be helpful).