Mr. Williams 10th Grade U.S. History

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Mr. Williams 10th Grade U.S. History The Home Front Mr. Williams 10th Grade U.S. History

What is the purpose of propaganda What is the purpose of propaganda? Why would propaganda have been used by the U.S. during WWI?

Committee on Public Information George Creel appointed to head the CPI Published Propaganda meant to encourage Americans to support the war effort

How to pay for war? Liberty Bonds: form of a loan to the government to help pay for the war effort Sold at the workplace, neighborhoods and theaters

Posters appealed to patriotism, fear, or sympathy for war victims in Europe “Must Children Die and Mothers Plead in Vain—By Liberty Bonds.”

War Revenue Act: high taxes and taxed wealthiest Americans as much as 77% of their annual incomes Increased federal revenue by 400% in two years

Regulating Industry War Industries Board Authority to regulate all materials needed in war effort “No steel, copper, cement, rubber, or other basic materials could be used without our approval.” –Bernard Baruch

Regulating Fuel Daylight Savings Extend daylight hours for those who worked long shifts in factories “Gasless Sundays” and “Heatless Mondays”

Women’s War Efforts Worked on railroads, at docks, in factories, built ships and airplanes, teachers and nurses 1 million women joined workforce during WWI

National War Labor Board Judged disputes between workers and management Handled some 1,200 cases involving 700,000 workers Also established 8 hour workday, recognized labor unions, and promoted equal pay for equal work for women

Limits to Free Speech 1917 Espionage Act: punished people for aiding enemy or refusing military duty Sedition Act: illegal to “utter, print, write, or publish any disloyal…or abusive language” criticizing government, flag, or military: more than 1,000 jailed

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