Skip to content
Chronological Reasoning and Causation

World War I Impact on American Society

Student View

About this Activity

  1. Load African American and White Soldiers and Workers, World War I, c. 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  2. Load Clinton J. Peterson, Putnam County, World War I, c. 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  3. Load League for Colored Women, Chattanooga, TN, World War I, n.d. in Main Image Viewer
  4. Load 369th Regiment 'Harlem Hellfighters' Combat Record, n.d. in Main Image Viewer
  5. Load 369th Regiment 'Harlem Hellfighters' Unit Biography, n.d. in Main Image Viewer
  6. Load "The Key to Victory" Political Cartoon, World War I, c. 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  7. Load Beech Nut Packing Company's Contributions to World War I, June 10, 1920 in Main Image Viewer
  8. Load Eastman Kodak's Contributions to World War I, June 10, 1920 in Main Image Viewer
  9. Load Bausch and Lomb's Contributions to World War I, June 12, 1920 in Main Image Viewer
  10. Load Bausch and Lomb's Contributions to World War I, June 12, 1920 in Main Image Viewer
  11. Load Bausch and Lomb's Contributions to World War I, June 12, 1920 in Main Image Viewer
  12. Load Governor Whitman's Proclamation Concerning Nonessential Work, August 8, 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  13. Load American Red Cross Parade, New York City, October 4, 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  14. Load Louise Martha Jark, World War I Red Cross Nurse, c. 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  15. Load Louise Martha Jark, World War I Red Cross Nurse, Biography, c. 1919 in Main Image Viewer
  16. Load Louise Martha Jark, World War I Red Cross Nurse, Biography, c. 1919 in Main Image Viewer
  17. Load Louise Martha Jark, World War I Red Cross Nurse, Biography, c. 1919 in Main Image Viewer
  18. Load "Battle Cry of the Mothers," World War I, c. 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  19. Load "Battle Cry of the Mothers," World War I, c. 1917 in Main Image Viewer
  20. Load Women of the American Red Cross Auxiliary Standing on a Tank, Albany, NY, World War I, March 12, 1918 in Main Image Viewer

Suggested Teaching Instructions

Setting the Stage
Introduce students to the entry of the United States into World War I using the following video:
 
Supporting Questions
How was the economy impact by the United States’ involvement in World War I?
 
 What role did African Americans play in the war effort?
 
 What role did women play in the war effort?
 
Formative Assessment
Write a paragraph explaining the impact of Word War I on the United States economy.
 
Write a paragraph explaining the role of African Americans in the war effort.
 
Write a paragraph explaining the role of women in the war effort.
 
Argument
Write an essay explaining the impact of World War I on American society.
 
Extension
Research the role of Native Americans in World War I.
 
Taking Informed Action
​How is the current fight against terrorism impacting American society? Discuss the positive and negative impact and brainstorm ways to lessen the negative impact.
RETURN TO RESULTS