USBusiness

=__**WWI Impact on U.S. Business **__= ====**The U.S. entered WWI not because they needed to defend themselves, but more so because of the strength the economy would gain. The U.S. was in need of a boost in the economy, and by entering WWI it would open more job opportunities, it would benefit insurance of investments, woman's jobs, and exporting of goods which are leading factors to an increase in the economy.**====

__U.S. Exports__
The U.S. exporting was where the money was made. Before the war in 1913, exports were at $1.479 billion. In 1917 the number drastically increased to $4.062 billion because of U.S. involvement in the war. The reason why WWI increased our economy is because we were trading heavily to Great Britain and France and giving help to win the war and defeat Germany. Meanwhile, if the U.S. didn't enter WWI, the U.S. wouldn't be able to trade with Europe at all, because of the German and U.S. conflict. This was a big risk that was took by the U.S. and if Great Britain won, we would have more demand for supplies because of the reparations that were needed which would lead to trade, and rapidly increase the economy.

=__Job Opportunities For Women__= Before World War I, the roles of women were very limited in the workplace. Their position and status were mainly taking care of the family and maintaining the household. Their duties consisted of cooking, cleaning, sewing, and tending to the yard. Many women worked in textile industries and factories but were restricted in heavy industries and other positions that were carried out by the men. However, this all changed when the war broke out and as a result lead to more job opportunities for women as their husbands, boyfriends, sons, brothers and friends left for war. As more and more men were being drafted, the demand for female women increased. Many worked as stenographers, telegraphers,phone operators. Others volunteered in organizations such as the Red Cross, Patriotic League and YWCA, making efforts to support the wars harships. In these women worked as nurses rolling banages, knitting socks and aided wounded men in the military hospitals. Women also served in the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) and First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY). In the VAD women could help severely wounded soldiers and give them basic medical treatment. VAD's did not get paid, as it was voluntarily. And those who joined the FANY's drove an ambulance, ran soup kitchens for the soldiers and helped to organize baths for those soldiers who were given time off the front line. At home, women filled the jobs in factories and on the land when the men were away. The most important work was done in ammunition factories. It was a very dangerous job working with the harsh chemicals. Some perfered to work in power machine operators and naval staion machine shops. The conditions in these places were sometimes dangerous and unhealthy. Working with chemicals damaged many workers lungs and even turn their skin a bright yellow color. On land. women worked hard and became more invovled in producing goods and could handle it if the men never returned or were not able to work after the war. During World War I, women really gained the respect and got the opportunity to prove to the world just what they were capable of. media type="youtube" key="IfqMokRnolE" height="273" width="337" =__Investments in the U.S__.= .european countries needed money because the economy was down during the great depression so they asked the us for loans. . the us gave loans out to other countries and the us was on the receiving end because thwy got twice as much money than they gave out. . there was alot of short-term borrowing between the us and europe . the main causes of the great depression were unequal distribution of wealth and the extensive stock market .the us traded money with europe becuase with all the unemployement they needed money so both sides got money but the us got twice as much for however much they gave out. =__Economy__= American trades were common with Britain and France. When Exporting goods and contributing to making America stronger. France was a big investment, this transaction was halted by the German U-boats. When French boats were returning to the homeland to bring back goods, the German U-boats attacked and 114 Americans who were on that boat died. This war wasn't all about sending 4 million American soldiers. It was about strengthening our economy and making America stronger. The was demand on food, clothing, guns and ammunition due to Americans going to work. The more that is spend and the more demand that is popping up. All these factors will improve the American economy. Spend was $477 million in 1916 and it increased to $8,450 million in 1918. The American army stood at 200,00 soldiers which caused a draft to be held. On May 18, 1917 the United States of America held a draft and 4,791,172 Americans served in WWI.



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