In 1914, the assassination of a national leader in Europe threw that continent into all-out war involving almost all of its nations. Since European nations controlled colonies throughout the world, it became known as the World War.
For the first time in American history, North Carolina exerted its influence over the United States. Woodrow Wilson, who had been born in Virgina and spent much of his youth in Wilmington, was president.
The tobacco industry in the state greatly profited from the stresses of the war. More factories were needed across the nation to make weapons and other military materials.
Once again, support for the war varied in North Carolina depending upon where one lived. Folks in the countryside were generally patriotic, but they were less likely to share their meager savings by investing in war bounds.
The Germans surrendered in November 1918. After the arminstice, many North Carolinains took almost a year to get hhome.
For the first time in American history, North Carolina exerted its influence over the United States. Woodrow Wilson, who had been born in Virgina and spent much of his youth in Wilmington, was president.
The tobacco industry in the state greatly profited from the stresses of the war. More factories were needed across the nation to make weapons and other military materials.
Once again, support for the war varied in North Carolina depending upon where one lived. Folks in the countryside were generally patriotic, but they were less likely to share their meager savings by investing in war bounds.
The Germans surrendered in November 1918. After the arminstice, many North Carolinains took almost a year to get hhome.