The Homefront During WW1
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Andrew Dickey
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How did propaganda help the United States government during World War I?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the message conveyed by the phrase 'The Yanks are coming!' during World War I?
American soldiers are joining the war effort.
The British army is retreating.
The war is ending soon.
Soldiers are returning home.
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Multiple Choice
Which group served in non-segregated units during World War I according to the 1917 Selective Service Act?
African-Americans
Native-Americans
Women
Hispanic-Americans
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following were responsibilities of the War Industries Board during World War I?
Controlling the flow of raw materials
Increasing food production
Managing the use of coal and oil
Mediating labor disputes
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Categorize
severed in segregated
fought for civil rights
created community groups to ration
severed as nurses and volunteers in military
moved to North to avoid segragation
participated in peace movements
advocated for social justice and equality
Compare the roles of women and African-Americans at home and abroad during World War I.
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Poll
Did propaganda posters like the one shown influence public opinion and recruitment during World War I?
Yes
no
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Multiple Select
According to the posters, what were Americans encouraged to save or use alternatives for during wartime? Select all that apply.
Wheat
Meat
Gasoline
Sugar
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Drag and Drop
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Multiple Choice
What was the main purpose of Liberty Bonds and Victory Bonds during World War I?
To raise money for the war effort
To encourage people to save money
To provide loans to businesses
To fund public infrastructure projects
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Open Ended
How did the U.S. government use propaganda to encourage citizens to buy Liberty Bonds, as seen in the posters?
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Multiple Choice
Why was propaganda, such as the 'I Want You for U.S. Army' poster, significant on the home front during World War I?
It encouraged enlistment and national unity
It provided information about battle strategies
It was used to promote peace negotiations
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Word Cloud
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 are each know for limiting the rights of Americans. Can you name some rights or liberties they restricted.
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Multiple Select
How do you think American society was affected by the mobilization of troops and patriotic messaging during World War I?
it united many people in support of American ideals
it fueled suppression of dissent and harsh treatment of immigrants
it expanded opportunities for women and minorities in the workforce
it centralized government power
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