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World War to Prosperity

World War to Prosperity. More U.S. Expansion. Do Now. Should people be arrested and convicted for their political beliefs, why or why not?. Information. Project on Thursday. Current Events. Last of Oklahoma convicts that escaped are captured. - escaped through shower maintenance door.

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World War to Prosperity

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  1. World War to Prosperity More U.S. Expansion

  2. Do Now Should people be arrested and convicted for their political beliefs, why or why not?

  3. Information Project on Thursday

  4. Current Events • Last of Oklahoma convicts that escaped are captured. - escaped through shower maintenance door • Colorado legalizes it - now they are going to tax it

  5. Do Now Should people be arrested and convicted for their political beliefs, why or why not?

  6. Societal Changes – Coming Home Changes for Women Changes for African Americans Changes in Society

  7. Settling the War – Wilson’s Plan Woodrow Wilson - goes to Europe with a hero’s welcome - gives 14 points speech League of Nations - similar to United Nations - forum to discuss grievances

  8. Part of 14 Points – remember the causes of the war… 1. There should be no secret treaties among nations. 2. Freedom of the seas should be maintained for all. 3. Tariffs and other economic barriers among nations should be lowered or abolished in order to foster free trade. 4. Arms should be reduced

  9. “Germany Must Pay” Big Four negotiated Treaty - U.S., Britain, France, Italy - Central powers excluded Wilson gave up many points - except League of Nations Allies wanted to punish Germany - pay for the war - give up land

  10. Treaty Of Versailles Germany forced to admit guilt - must pay for war - loss of territory - loss of colonies - loss of military Allies - not held accountable for War - gained territory - gained payments

  11. Return to Nativism Anti-Immigrant policies - especially former central power countries - suspicion of Germans Keep America for Americans - few unskilled jobs - Eastern Europeans would work for low wages

  12. Fear of Communism Russian Revolution - communist and socialists - Lenin led the “reds” - started a “red scare” Communist Party starts in the U.S. - increased fear Everyone a suspect - especially immigrants

  13. TPS: Evaluate and explain the cartoon

  14. TOTD: Reflection The war changed life at home for Americans. In what ways did they change, stay the same, or become worse? Learning Scale rating: Give yourself a rating based on your understanding of the objectives.

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