The Impact Of The Great War On The Western Front

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The United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917 during world war 1
American soldiers under General John Pershing, Commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Force,arrived on the Western Front in the summer of 1918.
During the war, the U.S. mobilized over 4 million military personnel and suffered 110,000 deaths, including 43,000 due to the influenza pandemic.
The impact of the great war on the United States saw political,economic,and social change.
The role of women increased and they took the jobs of men.
The 19th Amendment was passed by congress June 4, 1919 and the women's suffrage was ratified August 18, 1920.
There was a booming in the economy and industry were enjoying an increase in profit.
Inflation increased the cost

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