WEEK 5 - American Home Front and Society during WWI

These flashcards outline the major changes in American society and labor during World War I, focusing on the experiences of women and African Americans, the political landscape, and the social challenges that followed the war.

During World War I, the lives of all Americans changed dramatically due to __________ laws that censored dissent at home.

Restrictive

Organized labor was invited to the negotiating table during WWI due to the need for __________ and productive industrial relations.

peaceful

Women outside the home for the first time found employment in industrial roles, with many entering the workforce due to __________ labor shortages.

male

The Women's Land Army of America allowed women to run __________ and agricultural enterprises during WWI.

farms

Union membership during the war increased from 2.6 million in 1916 to __________ million in 1919.

4.1

Despite increased wages during the war, inflation offset workers' economic gains, with prices rising __________ percent annually between 1917 and 1920.

15-20

The return of men from the war forced many women to __________ from their wartime jobs and return home.

fire

During WWI, approximately thirty thousand American women served in the military as __________ and telephone operators.

nurses

African Americans faced __________ in the military, often serving in segregated units with limited roles despite their contribution.

racism

The 369th Infantry, known as the __________, served on the frontlines in France and was celebrated for its bravery.

Harlem Hellfighters

During the Great Migration, approximately 350,000 African Americans moved north from the South to escape __________ and to seek jobs.

segregation

The Eighteenth Amendment, prohibiting alcohol, was influenced by the __________ movement and passed during the war.

Prohibition

The Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, was passed partly due to women's contributions during the __________.

war

The 1920 presidential election was characterized by a desire for __________ as Americans sought to return to normalcy after the war and its aftermath.

stability

The Red Scare of 1919 was fueled by fears of __________ infiltrators attempting to overthrow the government.

Communist

After many struggles, the Nineteenth Amendment was federally ratified after a decisive vote in __________ in 1920.

Tennessee

Wilson's vision of a __________ without victory aimed to promote democracy and prevent future wars through a League of Nations.

peace

The U.S. Senate required two-thirds approval for the ratification of the Treaty of __________, which ultimately failed due to opposition.

Versailles

Wilson suffered a stroke while campaigning for the League of Nations, which made it difficult for him to advocate for the Treaty of __________.

Versailles

The economic upheaval post-WWI led to mass __________ and strikes as workers demanded better wages and working conditions.

strikes

The 1919 Chicago Race Riot was sparked by incidents of alleged violence against White individuals, resulting in significant __________.

fatalities

The conclusion of WWI left the United States politically and economically destabilized, leading to a public yearning for __________ policy.

isolationist