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1. Why did the United States enter World War One? Case One Case Two Instructions: 1. Read the following Case Studies. 2. Formulate your opinion. 3. Go to blog and post thoughts. Work Cited Conclusion
2. Case One Tycoon Soldier Woman Home Instructions: 1.Read the background information about Case 1. 2.Consider the issues listed following the short reading. 3.Review each person's perspective on the issue at hand. 4.Draw a conclusion on the topic of US entry in to WWI and explain your reasoning. We entered World War One once we saw a great opportunity to improve business. At such great times of war, countries, which are involved and have become depleted, look to other countries for goods and supplies. Yes, we did not have to enter the war to gain business from other countries however, by entering on a side, we can assume we would get business from our ally in return. One must look at the great improvements in profit after entering the war for proof of this. Not only did this improve monetary ways but it also presented an opportunity for minorities to become a part of the big world of business. Simply looking at facts and figures displays how greatly businesses benefited from World War One. The leaders of that time must have predicted such results and therefore made the decision for entering.
3. Case Two William Jennings Bryan Robert Lansing Samuel McRoberts Home World War I was a huge war that involved many of the world’s leading powers. Due to the colossal scope of this war, the nations involved required an abundant amount of supplies in order to contest. In the beginning nations could suffice on simply their own surplus, but as the war progressed nations had to look elsewhere for aid. A popular outlook was the United States, due to it being a prominent world power. As time went on the need for goods from the American fields, mines, and factories quickly increased. Also the means in which the nations had to pay for these goods began to shrink. Soon many nations were forced to use loans in exchange for American goods. These loans accumulated and by the time the United States entered the War private American loans totaled $2.3 billion, of which $27 million was loaned to Germany and the rest was given to the Allies. With all this money needing to be paid back, the public feared the loss of either side would result in the inability of that side to pay back their loans. It was this fear of economic collapse that lead the United States to enter in to World War I. Since the majority of people had given money to the Allies, the majority of the public hoped for the Central Power’s defeat, and thus the United States entered on the side of the Allies. Instructions: 1.Read the background information about Case 1. 2.Consider the issues listed following the short reading. 3.Review each person's perspective on the issue at hand. 4.Draw a conclusion on the topic of US entry in to WWI and explain your reasoning.
4. Tycoon Home Case One Soldier Woman I am a large business owner. My factories focus on the production of metal however as soon as I got wind that our country was entering World War One, immediately we switched to making weapons and other supplies soldiers may find a need for. I felt that if countries over seas were going to quickly become depleted, this was a perfect opportunity to gain a wider range of customers who would have trust in my company. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made. Within just a few weeks of U.S. entry to the war, business began to boom.. Production skyrocketed, not only for my business, but for all the other businesses around the country as well. During the war period 21,000 new millionaires were created. And I was one of 69,000 men who made more than three billion dollars over and above regular income. I strongly believe that the United States entered the war in hopes of improving business because of the immense wealth I required during that time. Instructions: 1.Read the background information about PERSPECTIVE 1. 2.When finished choose another perspective to evaluate.
5. Soldier Home Woman Tycoon Case One If entering into World War One envisioning a result of a boom in business for the United States, that is exactly the opposite of what actually happened. At the prime age of 22, I was drafted into the war and sent overseas to Europe to fight. Only a month before I had started working in a factory producing a variety of automobile parts. Upon entrance to the war, I was forced to drop everything: job, family, friends, whole life, and get on a ship to Europe. After seeing my friends get shot and die in front of me, living in unreal conditions for days on end, and fighting until the bitter end, I was finally released to go home. I couldn’t wait to get back to my short-lived daily routine. However, many things had changed while I was away. Instead of a heartwarming welcome I was expecting, I came back to New York to find women and African Americans in the place of myself and all the other soldiers. Not only did this have negative effects on me but the economy as well. As soon as all the other remaining soldiers returned home production slowed immensely and it would eventually lead to the Great Depression. Instructions: 1.Read the background information about PERSPECTIVE 1. 2.When finished choose another perspective to evaluate.
6. Woman Home Case One Tycoon Soldier As a feminist I finally can say that the United States has done something right. The United States entering in to World War I was truly an act meant to improve business, and in no way was this improvement felt more than in the views of mine and my fellow women’s minds. Although World War I was a horrifying and tragic occurrence, I must admit that the United State’s entry into it was in fact a success. I steadfastly believe that it did more than any other event possibly could to improve business. Before the War women were limited in their choices of jobs. They were subject to be the traditional housewife or secretary. No one appreciated us and the resources that we could bring to the table. But that all changed with the War. With all of our husbands and sons at War, factories were in desperate need of work hands, and so reluctantly they turned to us. Needless to say, their reluctance was soon revoked when they were able to see what good workers we were. The United State’s businesses earned a tremendous amount of money through our entry in to the War, and I am confident to say that a large part of this success can by accredited to the woman who made it all happen. Instructions: 1.Read the background information about PERSPECTIVE 1. 2.When finished choose another perspective to evaluate.
7. William Jennings Bryan Home Case Two Robert Lansing Samuel McRoberts I firmly stand behind my belief that the United States should not have loaned money to any belligerent nation. My beliefs were (and still are) so strong that I had written a letter to President Wilson urging him not to loan money to any warring nations. There are three main reasons I believe loaning money to any belligerent nation would be preposterous. Each supports that fact that loans would inevitably disturb our neutrality and thus force us into war. First and foremost, money will provide nations with the ability to cause more destruction. As a neutral nation we want the war to end in a quick and hastily fashion. By throwing money to one side of the fight, it will only deepen the sides resources, and thus extend the duration of the war. Second giving money to a nation means that we sympathize with their plight. Thus by giving one nation money other nations on the same side will expect loans as well. Lastly loans will result in our newspapers and other media being immersed in support of the side in which we loaned to. Sadly the United States did not follow my guidance, and took it upon themselves to loan to the belligerent nations. And what did this result in? - Our entry into the War. They did not consider the ramifications of their loaning, and by the time they did it was too late, they had already pumped in billions of dollars. With no way out, they were bound to enter and hope for the Allies coming out on top so as to not face economic collapse. People ask why I left office. This is why, I had good opinions, and no one would listen. Instructions: 1.Read the background information about PERSPECTIVE 2. 2.When finished choose another perspective to evaluate. Secretary of State (resigned before US entry in to WWI)
8. Robert Lansing Home Case Two William Jennings Bryan Samuel McRoberts I, Robert Lansing, along with many others, think it was appropriate to give out loans to European countries. I am a huge advocate for benevolent neutrality. In other words, I think that it is acceptable to favor certain countries, while still staying neutral in a war. The United States loans to the Allied powers did not force us into World War One. Due to benevolent neutrality, The United States stayed neutral in the area of loans. It was other factors that contributed to The United States entry into the war. Secretary of State after William Jennings Bryan resigned (during US entry in to WWI) Instructions: 1.Read the background information about PERSPECTIVE 2. 2.When finished choose another perspective to evaluate.
9. Samuel McRoberts Home Case Two William Jennings Bryan Robert Lansing When corresponding with the Secretary of State, I came to realize several things about The United State’s decisions pertaining to loans. I work in the National City Bank and deal with a lot of issues having to do with money. It was our hope that the law would allow us to loan money out to Europe during World War One. Several nations in the war have asked for loans and cheaper goods. If we said no to these countries, the business would turn over to places such as Australia, Canada, and Argentine. If we loaned out money, The United States would gain economic prosperity because these European countries will come back asking for more money and help once the supplies ran out. On the downside, if these European countries did not pay us back, then we could potentially face economic collapse. Thus it is my firm belief that the United States entered the war in order to ensure all of the money our bank and other banks loaned would be able to be paid back. Vice President of National City Bank Instructions: 1.Read the background information about PERSPECTIVE 2. 2.When finished choose another perspective to evaluate.
11. Conclusion Case One Case Two Home Based on the information you have read about each case, why do you think the United States entered into World War One? Visit the blog provided below to enter your response. Instructions: http: //lllyyynnnnnn . blogspot .com/
