1	The End Both sides were exhausted and nearly broke after 4 years of war. Oct. 1917, Russian Revolution, Czar removed from power, removes U.S. entry in 1917 on the allies side made the difference. Facing starvation & mutiny, Germany agreed to an armistice.
2	Versailles Treaty Germany blamed for the war. Territories given over to allies. Reparations: had to pay for the cost of the war! Terms were harsh; England & France wanted revenge.
3	World War I & WW II German economy destroyed. Some Germans felt they were betrayed; didn’t lose just gave up. Harsh Versailles terms made them bitter. Chaos & unrest in Germany. Set the stage for Hitler.
4	World War I - Impact on the U.S.
5	The Red Scare Following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, America was fearful of political radicals. The Red Scare refers to the threat of Communist radicals sabotaging our government.
6	Race Riots & the KKK Attacks on minorities increased as America intolerant of minority views. The KKK grew to its largest membership.
7	Labor Unrest In 1919, many workers went on strike to protest long work days & low pay. This led to violence in some areas.
8	Civil Liberties Restricted Many white Americans were suspicious of ethnic Europeans and anyone who criticized the war. Espionage Act - made it illegal to say anything that would discourage men from registering for the draft.
9	"Sedition Act - made it..." Sedition Act - made it illegal to speak disrespectfully of either the govt. or its symbols (flag,Constitution,uniform).
10	New Job Opportunities Blacks & women were offered jobs usually held by white men. However, after the war many of those jobs were again taken by the men.
11	Isolationist America wanted nothing to do with another European war. Wilson’s plan for peace 14 Points – rejected. No League Of Nations. Worry about our own problems.