The Twentieth Century

The Twentieth century marks the birth of modem warfare with the use of chemical weapons in WWI and the atomic bomb in WWII. Describe how both wars had an impact on American culture, economy, and politics. Why and how did the United States get involved in both World War I and II? How did World War I affect the social and political landscape of the United States during and after the War? What Americans fought in World War II and how did that have ramifications for Americans when they returned home. What was the impact of WWII on women and African Americans groups? How did the dropping of the bomb change the culture of politics in the United States in the post-war era?