World War I

These are three events in global history.

* German use of unrestricted submarine warfare

* Allied blockade of German ports

* Zimmerman note interception

How did these events impact American history?

• They led to the United States supporting the Allies in World War II.

• They led to the United States supporting the Central Powers in World War I.

• They led to the United States supporting the Axis Powers in World War II.

• They led to the United States supporting the Allies in World War I.

This is a poster used in South Carolina during World War I. This poster shows that which statement about South Carolina was true?

• South Carolinians actively opposed America's involvement in the wa.

• South Carolina passed stricter rationing laws than other states.

• South Carolina suffered a drought that caused a food shortage.

• South Carolinians made personal sacrifices to support the war effort.

This list shows some events in South Carolina in the early 20th century.

The town of Hamburg changed its name to North Augusta.

The Sedition Act was enforced widely.

A German-language newspaper in Charleston was shut down.

These events are all effects of what major foreign policy decision?

• the adoptionof the Treaty of Versailles

• the declaration of war on Germany

• the decision by Russia to leave World War I

• the annexation of the Philippines

How did World War I positively impact South Carolina's economy?

• It led to a greater demand for industrial goods necessary to fight a war.

• It led to greater demand for cotton and food crops and increased prices for these goods.

• It made trade between South Carolina and European nations much easier.

• It led to many people fleeing the state as they looked for work elsewhere.

After World War I, what motivated African Americans to leave South Carolina and move north as part of the Great Migration?

• the hope of better economic and social opportunities

• the lack of racial discrimination in the North

• the promise of government money for housing

• the availability of scholarships for northern college and universities

During World War I, many African Americans showed their patriotism by fighting in the war. How did their display of bravery and sacrifice impact their treatment after they returned home?

• It convinced the federal government to issue an order to desegregate the armed forces.

• It led to very few changes since they still faced extreme discrimination and inequality.

• It caused the government of South Carolina to reward them with land to farm.

• It caused the white citizens of South Carolina to treat them with more respect.

This brief excerpt is from a 1919 article in The New York Times.

Charleston, S.C. : One or more men were killed and scores were shot or beaten in a race riot led by United States sailors May 10; city placed under martial law.

What does this reveal about the impact of World War I on African Americans in South Carolina?

• African Americans strongly benefitted from the increased industrial activity as a result of World War I.

• African Americans were recruited to fight in the military and honored for their efforts.

• African Americans still faced discrimination despite contributing in many ways to the war effort.

• African Americans were angry about their treatment and segregation during World War I.

How did South Carolina's economy benefit from the United States involvement in World War I?

• African American workers were able to get jobs with pay that was equal to white workers.

• The establishment and expansion of military bases stimulated growth and created wartime jobs.

• Many northerners moved to SC to work in factories set up to make war materials.

• A large number of immigrants from Europe came to the state and started cotton farming.

How did military units like these impact social issues after the war?

• They had a positive impact as the respect gained by these soldiers on the battlefield helped further civil rights.

• They were treated like heroes upon their return and were immediately given equal rights to white soldiers.

• They made race issues worse as they were often seen as scapegoats for military defeats.

• They had little impact as soldiers often returned home to racism and further segregation.

How was South Carolina's economy impacted by the United States involvement in WWI?

• The agricultural industry declined as demand for cotton and other crops decreased.

• New military bases helped stimulate the economy by bringing federal money into the state.

• The incomes of African Americans increased as desegregation led to equal pay for equal work.

• Large numbers of immigrants moved from the North and invested money in individual improvements.