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- was the us justified or unjustified in entering ww1, why or why not?
- what were the pros and cons of the 1920’s wealth and extravagance?
- what are some ways that the world drastically changed in the 1920’s

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### 1. Was the US justified or unjustified in entering WWI, why or why not?
# Brief Explanations:
To determine US justification for entering WWI, we analyze factors like German unrestricted submarine warfare (violating neutrality, sinking US ships like Lusitania), Zimmerman Telegram (Germany's attempt to ally Mexico against US), and US economic ties with Allied powers (loans, trade). Justification could be argued via defending neutral rights, national security threats, or moral alignment with Allies. Unjustification could cite initial neutrality, war profiteering motives, or lack of direct threat before 1917.
# Answer:
The US was justified in entering WWI. German unrestricted submarine warfare violated US neutrality (e.g., Lusitania sinking), the Zimmerman Telegram threatened US security, and US economic interests (loans to Allies) aligned with Allied victory. These factors made intervention necessary to protect rights, security, and interests.

### 2. What were the pros and cons of the 1920’s wealth and extravagance?
# Brief Explanations:
Pros of 1920s wealth/extravagance: Economic growth (consumerism, new industries like auto/electronics), cultural flourishing (Jazz Age, art/literature), technological innovation (electricity, appliances). Cons: Income inequality (wealth concentrated in few), overspeculation (stock market bubble leading to 1929 crash), social tensions (conflict between traditional/modern values, rise of nativism/Prohibition - related crime).
# Answer:
- Pros: Spurred economic growth (consumer goods, new industries), fostered cultural innovation (Jazz, modern art), and drove technological progress (appliances, auto).
- Cons: Created severe income inequality, fueled stock market speculation (pre - 1929 crash), and heightened social tensions (nativism, Prohibition - related crime).

### 3. What are some ways that the world drastically changed in the 1920’s?
# Brief Explanations:
1920s world changes: Political - Post - WWI treaties (Versailles, League of Nations), decolonization stirrings (India/Irish independence movements). Social - Women’s rights (suffrage, flappers), cultural shifts (Jazz, modernism). Economic - Consumer economy (credit, mass production), Great Depression precursors (speculation). Technological - Aviation (Charles Lindbergh), radio/film growth.
# Answer:
- Political: Post - WWI treaties (e.g., Versailles) reshaped borders; the League of Nations formed.
- Social: Women gained suffrage (US, UK) and adopted “flapper” culture; cultural movements like Jazz Age flourished.
- Economic: Mass - production/consumerism boomed (cars, appliances); stock market speculation grew (pre - 1929 crash).
- Technological: Aviation advanced (Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight); radio/film became widespread.

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1. Was the US justified or unjustified in entering WWI, why or why not?

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2. What were the pros and cons of the 1920’s wealth and extravagance?