Prohibiton

Prohibition was a time period in  the 1900's when the government deemed alcoholic beverages illegal. As people thought that this was an outrageous time period it caused many effects to concur.

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As the "U.S. is voted dry," by the 18th amendment, different people had different opinions on this act. Mostly mothers, thought that this was the start of a new beginning. If their children are prohibited alcohol in their life, it could prevent many situations in their lives, like fights and drunkenness. The mothers also hoped that with this prohibition, men would be able to treat women more appropriately, other than men who become drunk and abuse their wives. Although, their plans did not go the way they seemed. Bootleggers, and speakeasies appeared from the dark. People still had the strong desire to get alcohol, anyway possible, even if it was illegal. Bootleggers, sold and distributed the alcohol illicitly, and the speakeasies were illicit liquor store.

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People didn't care for the enacted amendment, but since they kind of had a restriction on all alcohol, it made the government seem flimsy, since they couldn't really hold people back. People lost hope in the government, and in the end prohibition was released and alcohol was one again free.

WWI Reporter

Devon England, 1914 -- Townspeople heard a bell ring to indicate the beginning of their war with Germany. Many of the people panicked at the sound of this. They were not ready for the events that were about to transpire. British Soldiers were inquired through the town that hopefully many men would join to support their country. When they were bound on their expedition to France, the town held a parade as the army passed by.

France, 1914 -- British Soldiers were trained locally, and then shipped to France. They were ready to ambush the Germany 11th division. A lot of soldiers knew then, that by enlisting in the war, it would have a toll on their lives. As they fought through Germany, many found out that Germans had a weapon up their sleeve. Severe machine guns were fired killing all of the men who tried to conquer that Germany camp.

Army -- As other armies were being demolished by one another, many supplies gave each of them an upper hand. Most armies got control over, the horses that were left from casualties of other battles. They were used to help pull the ambulances. Later on through time, a multiple of horses were used to pull heavy tanks. Many have died by having to walk and carry that unbearable weight. There was also a very strict rule about Mutiny. Rebelling will have dire consequences. Anyone who runs, or backs out of the military will get shot, and killed. Armies, also had a huge toll against people. They struck fear in them, and forcefully took whatever they desired. War had many terrible memories for families and the soldiers.

No man's Land 1918 -- As the war was coming to an end, the lives of countless others have pilled up. No man's land, a place where many of those bodies have laid. Armies fighting against one another, using trenches to hide, but also plunge the other with poison trapped trenches. Finally, the war had concluded, and the Allies had won the war.

Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles was a peace settlement that was signed near Paris on June 28th, 1919. This treaty was the signed by the "Big Three," who were David Lloyd George of Britain, Clemenceau of France, and Woodrow Wilson of America. They talked and negotiated about the consequences and actions that Germany needed to do.


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Territorial:

• Land will be taken from Germany to compensate for other countries.
• Some of the land would be made into new states.
• The League of nations would take over Germany's control over seas.

Military:

• Germany's army was reduced to only 100,000 men.
• They were not allowed to have any tanks, or air forces.
• As for their ships, they were only allowed 6 naval ships, and no submarines.

Financial:

• Germany was to pay for all the damage they have caused to the nations that were involved with the war.
• Germany was forced to pay for the reparations.
• Also, Germany was forbidden to unify with Austria to create a super state. This was to limit Germany to their minimum economic potential.

War Guilt Chase:

• Also know as Article 231, Germany was to pay for the damages and losses made by the country.
• It made Germany say that they alone have caused World War I, and so it was their responsibility to pay for any damages done by them.
• It made Germany known as a "rouge nation".

World War I

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World War I brought nations against each other. In this picture, it shows the toll that the war had on the many lives that fought in it. People all across the world, were excited, scared, and proud to be enlisting in the army. Some thought that by enlisting and serving their country, it would allow them to have a bigger chance in winning the war and getting the prize that they deserve. Although, they did not know that many of those people would lose their lives. This picture is so horrific. The vast amount of crosses that represent a person who died in the war is way too big. In the picture, the crosses in the back are in such a big clump that it just looks like a big blob of white. By looking at this picture, I can understand that that World War I was the first fight that cost too many innocent lives, and took a heavy toll on all the nations. World War I, a war that brought everyone together, thus ripping everyone apart. Many have perished, and those who survived will still be reminded of the horrors of the war.

JFK

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In this picture, It shows an endless line of people waiting at the U.S.  Capitol. This line is made up of many people who have gathered to mourn and pay their respects to John F. Kennedy. As you can see, a vast amount of people have lined up to see JFK. Most likely, during that night, no one cared what race they were, or what background they had, their beloved President had died. This picture explains how JFK was loved by a ton of people, for what he did, and how greatly he preformed as President. Many people believed in him, and his goals. JFK was determined to help fix America into better shape, and that he did. With his amazing work, many people came to love him, and when he passed away, many were saddened by the loss of a miraculous man. JFK was one of the greatest presidents who ever lived, his soul will continue on by the people who had believed in him.

U.S.S. Maine

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This is a picture of the U.S.S. Maine that was sent to Havana, Cuba. As you can see, this was a picture of the workers prepping the Maine before it left the docks. The U.S. sent the Maine to Cuba because they wanted to ensure the protection of American lives and property. Then, on February 15, 1898 the Maine was destroyed by an explosion. This explosion was one of the many big events that started the Spanish-American War. The Yellow Press intervened with the explosion and posted a slogan, calling for a war against Spain saying, "Remember the Maine!".
 

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Overall, The Maine, had a very big impact against America. Some people thought that the Spanish were the ones who planned to bomb the Maine. The people had thought that an underwater mine was the cause of this, and that the Spanish planted it for the Maine to cross. Although, there was no proof that it was actually the Spanish, people still pushed the blame upon them. The Maine, was the ship that pushed America into becoming one of the world's great powers.

New York City Tenements

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Tenements were a great help to society, even though they were unsanitary, and vile. The tenements helped contain the population boom during the 19th century. As the immigrants came rushing towards New York, the population doubled every year. Thus, the tenements were made. They are apartment-like buildings intended to hold all of the poor immigrants. They were cramped, poorly lit, with horrible ventilation and plumbing, and this is why I chose this picture. This picture shows the disgusting conditions of the tenements. Although, we might consider this too dirty to live in, people had to stay here because this was their chance of a "new life". In this picture, it shows the outhouses that are lined up which are used and shared a lot of people. Even by looking at the floor you can see some muck that is splattered across the floor. There is also, laundry that is hung in the back, snow covered roofs and most likely unheated buildings. This shows the hard conditions people had to go through by living in the tenements. Later, about two thirds of the population of New York were living in tenements. It is time for a change in living conditions, and a better place to call home.

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As disgusting and dirty the tenements were, they were an invention that benefited society. In this picture, it shows the vile conditions of the tenements. There are outhouses that are shown which show how unsanitary they were, and how they were shared by a community. Even on the floor, there is this muck looking liquid, that seems like it froze. So, I'm guessing when people had to use the bathroom, they had to smell that horrifying odor, and the outhouses that contained the remains of others. Although, as bad as the conditions were, this was a big step for a lot of immigrants. Many immigrants came to the United States to build a "new life." There was a population boom during the 19th century. They sought out jobs, education, wealth, and a new way to start life anew. About two thirds of the population of New York were living in the tenements. Those numbers show how many immigrants were desperate to live in America. They will do whatever it takes even if it means, living in these small, unsanitary, and crowded tenements to work towards their new lives. This is the time for them to get their thoughts together, and strive to do whatever means necessary to reach their goals.