The Social Impact of World War I on the American Society.

The Social Impact of World War I on the American Society
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 The Social Impact of World War I on the American Society
Introduction
Also known as the Great War, World War I (WWI) began in 1914 and ended in 1918 and was the first significant involvement of American forces overseas. Given the importance, length, and effects of the war, it played a significant role in shaping American society in terms of social existence, economics, and politics. Despite its destruction to millions of lives and properties, World War I provided a significant opportunity to advance the women's agenda within the United States and, therefore, caused several developments that set women on the difficult path of social recognition, political participation, financial freedom. Thus, the paper seeks to analyze the social impact of the war on the domestic front in the 1910s.  
America’s Involvement in the War
Towards the end of the 19th century, there was a need to translate the era's industrial success into global political, economic, and military power. . Further, the 1893 economic depression called for the expansion of overseas activities to aid in the economy's revival. Lastly, expansionists believed that the inherent domestic tensions would be solved by a more vital American nationalistic spirit, which would only work if there was a robust foreign policy. Propagators of Social Darwinism used the opportunity to argue that uncivilized nations needed to be civilized, further fueling America's foreign ambitions. Some of the aspirations culminated in the War with Spain and military activities in the Philippines. 
Following the Spain war, the American army underwent significant changes under McKinley1. Developments involved the initiation of the Army Staff College and the Army War College. Besides, efforts to develop the American Naval base were underway, and the country was ranked among the most powerful. As a result, America entered the 20th century with a modern military. World War I presented the best opportunity for the country to test its prowess, establish itself as a superpower, and expand its imperialistic foreign policies as anticipated by the 'jingoist.' In the process, it triggered significant social, economic, and political changes at the local front. Push for Prohibition
Before the Great War, the issue of prohibition was ripe within the American social circles. Like the woman suffrage, the prohibition movement was a vital characteristic of the progressive movement and was backed by a majority of women who thought alcohol was wasting men. . A section of the progressives considered eliminating alcohol as a concrete step towards the restoration of societal order. The liquor industry was denounced as an impediment to industrial efficiency, morality, and stability of families. By 1916, 19 states had passed prohibition laws against alcoholic beverages. America's entrance into WWI provided a substantial justification for stricter rules and regulations against alcoholic drinks. The army needed to be fed, and therefore, the use of grains for alcohol was justifiably unnecessary and wasteful. The reason provided the required push that would see Congress pass laws against...