Bang! Bang! The war began. Germany defended Austria from Serbia and Russia defended Serbia from Germany in 1914. The increase in nationalism, competition amongst European nations and having international alliances made this war a tremendous war. Although the United States stayed neutral for most of the war between the Allied Powers (Russia, France, and Great Britain) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire), the entry of the U.S in World War I was known for being the turning point of the war. But how influential was the U.S to this World War? The United States took this chance to show the world how powerful they were. By providing men, care, and resources, the United States helped end World War I. Before entry
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The Europeans asked for money and the American people tried their best to provide as much as they could. “Buying war bonds or savings stamps was probably the most common way to support the war” (Zuber). By buying these bonds the American people were lending money to the government, which would be paid back with interest after the war. “Another way to support the war effort was to grow and conserve food” (Zuber). Many people, even the young ones would raise food and not waste one bit of it. Even women were in the Labor force, working on the fields, in factories, mills, loading docks and railroads. “The state’s factories and mines also heavily supported the war effort”(Zuber). They used minerals to make military equipment and munitions and plants produced clothing and tents for the army. The American people were on there feet ready to support. Although this was late into the war and American did not have much of a chance to do anything major or significant, the entrance of the United States did create an impact to ending the war. The American soldiers showed more courage than skill however, they and their leaders learned quickly. America provided greater Health Care, money and food. And though it wasn’t much as people may think they had the urged and spirit to win this war thus, bringing
The Europeans asked for money and the American people tried their best to provide as much as they could. “Buying war bonds or savings stamps was probably the most common way to support the war” (Zuber). By buying these bonds the American people were lending money to the government, which would be paid back with interest after the war. “Another way to support the war effort was to grow and conserve food” (Zuber). Many people, even the young ones would raise food and not waste one bit of it. Even women were in the Labor force, working on the fields, in factories, mills, loading docks and railroads. “The state’s factories and mines also heavily supported the war effort”(Zuber). They used minerals to make military equipment and munitions and plants produced clothing and tents for the army. The American people were on there feet ready to support. Although this was late into the war and American did not have much of a chance to do anything major or significant, the entrance of the United States did create an impact to ending the war. The American soldiers showed more courage than skill however, they and their leaders learned quickly. America provided greater Health Care, money and food. And though it wasn’t much as people may think they had the urged and spirit to win this war thus, bringing