Georgians in World War I (Unit 2 Module 2)

1. Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.

2. What happened? Summarize the event!

3. Where did the event take place?

4. When did the event take place?

5. How did this event impact Georgia’s history?

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1. Georgians who were involved in World War I included soldiers who enlisted in the military, as well as their families who supported them from home. The state's economy was also affected by the war as industries shifted to support the war effort.

2. World War I was a global conflict that took place from 1914 to 1918. Georgia's involvement in the war included sending troops to fight in Europe, as well as supporting the war effort through manufacturing and agriculture.

3. The event took place both on the battlefields of Europe, where Georgia soldiers fought alongside troops from other states, and at home in Georgia where industries were mobilized to support the war effort.

4. World War I took place from 1914 to 1918, with the United States entering the war in 1917. Georgia's involvement in the war lasted for the duration of the conflict.

5. The impact of World War I on Georgia's history was significant. The war mobilized the state's industries and agriculture to support the war effort, leading to economic growth and increased production. The sacrifices made by Georgia soldiers who fought and died in the war also had a lasting impact on the state's history, as communities remembered and honored their service. The war also brought about social changes in Georgia, as women took on new roles in the workforce and African American soldiers fought for their country overseas.