World War I

Part I: The War in Europe: Uses archival footage to look at the roots of the war in Europe; the weapons of war including chemical warfare, air planes, and submarines; the United States enters the war; Support of the war including industrial production, rationing, government price controls, propaganda, and taxes and bonds. Part 2: The Homefront: Examines the changes in the workforce in American caused by the war, including women and African Americans; civil rights and liberties; the migration of African Americans to the North; racial tensions and riots; the Sedition Act and attacks on civil liberties; end of the war; President Wilson's 14 points Speech; League of Nations; Treaty of Versailles; and Wilson's last days.