My report focuses on how World War I affected the American people and how the war helped shape the country we know today. The war began when Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were on tour in the city of Sarajevo in the newly acquired country of Serbia. The Serbian nationalist group "The Black Hand" plotted to assassinate him, which is why Gavrillo Princip shot Franz Ferdinand in June 1914. Regardless, this led to a great conflict in Europe and all major The powers have taken their side. This war was a big excuse, mainly because most of the war was fought without the Austrians or the Serbs. The war had devastating consequences on the European population, with most of the victims being Russia. With the loss of the Russians, the Allies needed help from the United States. The British had recognized the potential strength of the Americans, but the Americans wanted neutrality. But the sinking of many American-owned merchant and luxury ships, or the sinking of foreign ships carrying Americans on board, helped Americans join the fight. The United States declared war on April 4, 1917. The Americans sent close troops. to a million troops on the Western Front, after many decisive victories, the Allies defeated the Central Powers. The large number of veterans returning home began to change the way of life for many Americans. Many people ...