Question

According to "Make it New": Early Modernism, which modernist theme was born out of World War I?

a determination to rebuild and become a stronger nation
a defeatist and cynical view of the country's future
a desire to return to traditional social customs
a deep-seated rage at those who supported the war

Answer 1

A determination to rebuild and become a stronger nation.

Make It New: Early Modernism states that the destruction caused by World War I created an impetus to rebuild, which meant adopting modernist elements to create a sense of renewal. This was manifested in new forms of literature, art, and architecture that represented a desire to be stronger and more resilient than before.