Transcript World War I Propaganda

World War I
Propaganda
The Homefront
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War required use of all society’s
resources
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Total war, governments took stronger
control of citizens’ lives
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New controls changes nations’ industries,
economies
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Factories produced military equipment,
citizens conserved food, other goods
The Homefront
Women in War
 Work
on home front done by women
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Some worked in factories, producing war supplies
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Others served as nurses to wounded
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Transformed public views of women
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Helped women win right to vote
War Propaganda
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Government Control
Sought to control public opinion
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Censored newspaper reports
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Created propaganda, information to
influence opinions, encourage volunteers
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Posters, pamphlets, articles about
enemy’s brutal actions
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Join the Fight!!
Work for Victory!!
Fund the War!!
Everyone Do Your Part!!