Effects of World War I on American Society

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What was one major economic effect of America's success in World War I?

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America became an economic leader and a superpower because its European rivals were destroyed.

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How did World War I stimulate American industry?

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The United States' allies needed tanks, planes, and other technology for the war, which stimulated American industry.

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What impact did World War I have on women's rights in America?

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The war improved women's rights as women were mobilized to work in factories while men were at war.

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How did World War I affect African Americans and other minorities?

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African Americans and other minorities benefited as black soldiers fought together with white soldiers.

Many blacks moved North to work in factories during the Great Migration.

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What negative social effects did World War I have on American society?

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The new diversity led to increased racism against African-Americans in the North, Anti-Communist hysteria, nativism, and economic instability.