Industrialization During Ww2

The United States encountered many challenges during world war one, which affected America, Foreign Nations, and each of their respective populations. The experience of the United States during the war remained impacted by imperialism, economic expansion and industrialization abroad and at the local level. Imperialism augmented the United States position against upcoming rivals. Economic expansion allowed the United States to acquire territories, expand markets, and establish foreign relationships that would later prove a crucial necessity. Industrialization already in progress, played a major role that not only enriched, but enlarged the United States position and further established key foreign relations. From a local perspective, however, …show more content…
Moreover the United States expanded upon a long history of explorations, trade, and cultural exchange to practice something new that looked much like an empire . Economic expansion reinforced and impaired the United States and its population during world war one. The impact of economic expansion in the experience of the United States during world war one was not only necessary but proved essential in many ways. For example, a reinforced and expanded military were vital for economic expansion. The United States had long been involved in Pacific commerce with American ships traveling to China since the late 1700’s . The Pacific remained well guarded by the United States to protect their export markets and trade for economic interest. For instance, Asian markets were vital to American commerce so when those markets were threatened interventions were almost immediate . At home, the United States faced societal pressures. Mass immigration crowded cities and housing proved inadequate. Abroad, the United States were ensuring war supplies were arriving at their destinations. Moreover, the United States extended loans and credit abroad further facilitating the need to expand universally. The United States acquired land preceding world war one through former engagements that gave them the advantage in ensuring delivery of goods. Economic expansion, stimulated growth, wealth, power, influence and an …show more content…
With an urgent need for war equipment and supplies, industrialization was not only necessary but fundamental. The United States experienced growth at unprecedented levels concerning industrialization. The nation held the top position in the global industrial economy producing more than one third of the worlds manufactures goods equal to the outputs of France, Great Britain, and Germany combined . Industrialization, too strengthened and weakened the United States and its population during World War One. Moreover, the impact of industrialization on the experience of the United States during the war remained significant. While many left for the war, those left behind endured intense working conditions. America now with a stronger military force simultaneously underwent a labor shortage. Industrial war production and massive wartime service created vast labor shortages . At home, however, mass migrations for the purpose of industrialization caused public outcry and strain on the economy. Industrialization, imperialism, and immigrations remained linked and had at its core a desire for markets for American goods and those goods were increasingly manufactured by immigrant labor . Outwardly, the United States retained the ability to supply the demand. Mass production allowed for this to occur. Industrialization assisted in maintaining or establishing foreign relations. Industrialization stimulated growth