Impact Of WW1 Flashcards
1
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Knowlege
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Many immigrants had Italian or German heritage so during WWI they had or were accused of having sympathies for the enemy which led to resentment within the USA.
2
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Knowlege
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. Anti-German propaganda containing stories of German atrocities increased the dislike and suspicion of immigrants from Germany, leading to some German Americans being beaten, tarred and feathered which led to Germans was banned from being taught in schools.
3
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Analysis
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This was important as During the war, many Americans resented becoming involved in Europe’s problems and did not want new waves of immigrants bringing ‘European’ problems to the USA which just proves how racist these Old immigrants are.
