Effects of the War“It is necessary now as never before that the black man press is claims as an American citizen…the government laid claim to him both body and soul, and used him as freely as if he were the equal of any other man behind the guns…the path he had to walk was just as rough, the load he had to carry was just as heavy, and the life he gave just as sweet, as that of any other man who laid his all upon the altar. He should contend, therefore, for every privilege, every comfort, every right which other men enjoy.”

World War I comes to an end

Why it Matters Unstable

international order Loss of territory Harsh reparations Strong desire for

revenge Soviet Russia

Threatened revolution United States

Fear of communists Questionable role in

the world

America Adjusts to Peace Flu Epidemic

Sept. 1918-originated in the U.S

Women/African-Americans Post-war recession Competitive job market 1919-Race riots

Inflation-Labor Unrest Consumer Goods v.

War Bonds Industrialist strike

The Red Scare Communist ideology

International workers revolution

Death of capitalism Mailing of bombs to

industrialist Palmer Raids

Attack on civil liberties Formation of the ACLU

Trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti

Americans Embrace Normalcy

League of Nations Wilson’s hope Harding’s support

U.S. Economic Giant Richest, most

industrialized Immense trade

imbalance Largest Creditor

Nation New World Order