6. How did warring nations produce enough material for war by 1914?
Industrialization Mass production More efficient Better quality
Civilians Helped in the war effort
Converted Factories… To making war materials
Women Went to work in factories
Conscription Draft Every country involved in the war had a selective service (draft)
7. What is propaganda? How was it used in WWI?
Propaganda War of words Using ads, posters, radio, movie to spread ideas
Trying to persuade people to support your side “psychological warfare”
Both sides tried to portray the other as barbaric, brutal, inhumane
Used to gain people’s support -- $ and enlistment
Played on emotions, sympathies