Some of the impacts on the United States from WW1 some where good and some where bad. Before 1911 everyone was just living in relative peace and which prosperity greatly increased and scientific knowledge took leaps and bounds. When this war broke out in 1911 Europe was broke, and countries were ruined. During the Battle of the Somme Great Britain lost 19,200 men most within the first hour of the battle. The desperation and danger that many felt following World War One caused them to create works of great beauty and lasting value. For example the English language.
They say the greatest impact of WW1 was the shift in landscape of ideas about economics and the proper role in government. When the U.S. entered in 1917 it unleashed massive federal spending. Between 1914 and 1918 more than 3 million people had to quick working their jobs and go into the military. It is estimated that the total cost of World War 1 on the Untied States was $32 billion. Women who didn't work began taking place of the men in the warehouses and on the farm. When Germany entered World War 1 the were known as the highest power they were defeated during the War and it was pronounced as shock. While Austria-Hungry collapsed. This war changed the way everything was.
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http://www.nber.org/digest/jan05/w10580.html
http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/westn/effectww1.html
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