WWI: U.S.A. at Home

As a non-soldier, what can you do to support your country

during a time of war?

Selective Service Act (1917)

• A.)men between 21-30 sign up for military

• B.)“Overnight Army”

• C.)training facilities quickly built

• D.)90 days of training for soldiers

War Industries Board

• A.) regulated supply of raw materials

• B.) resources went to war time products (iron and steel=tanks and guns)

Women workers

• A.) opportunities to work due to shortage of men

• B.) now working in factories, as mechanics, cops, etc…

Patriotism and Loyalty

• A.)Sedition Act:

-prohibits freedom of speech that is negative towards America.

• B.)Espionage Act:

-prohibits people from assisting the enemy in any way.

Patriotism and loyalty continued

• Propaganda:

-German language banned in schools.

-Sauerkraut= “Liberty Cabbage”

-German Measles= “Liberty Measles”

-Dachshunds= “Liberty Pups”

-Hamburger= “Liberty Steak”

-anti-German literature

Liberty Pup!

Liberty Steak!

Liberty Cabbage!

Liberty Measles!

Assignment:

• Create a propaganda picture.

• Can be about anything discussed in notes or book.

• Should attempt to promote war, or patriotism in America.

• 10 pts. In class assignment

• Work with partner, present to class.