Evaluate the domestic impact of the First World War on two countries in the Americas.

This question requires that the candidates make an appraisal of the domestic impact of the First World War on two countries in the Americas. The impact may extend beyond the timeframe of the question but must be clearly linked to the First World War. Several countries could be chosen, but the US and Canada may be the most popular. The impact could be economic, political, social or military. Candidates may evaluate that for the US, impact initially included a divided population, neutrality, relief efforts for Belgium and loans to the Allies. Later, the impact included economic growth, governmental growth, more women in the workforce, a restriction on civil liberties and eventually passage of the 19th Amendment. The war also raised civil rights concerns for African- Americans. For Canada, candidates may indicate that the war caused military, industrial and agricultural aid to the Allies and a resulting growth in all areas. Despite the conscription crisis in 1917 which divided English and French-Canadians, the country experienced national unity and pride in their accomplishments. Neutral Latin American nations experienced mostly economic impact. Capital and imports from Europe ended. Economic growth from exports occurred in some countries. Populations were divided in their support of the Allies or the Central Powers. Only Brazil and small Central American countries entered the war. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The evaluation of the domestic impact of the First World War on two countries in the Americas was chosen by relatively few candidates; relevant examples were chosen but knowledge on the domestic impact of the First World War was rather generalised or not always focused on the "domestic" effects.