Mr. Meester World History 10-3 The War at Home Mr. Meester World History 10-3
Vocabulary Propaganda Total War Conscription Planned Economy Rationing Armenian Genocide
Reaction to War Both alliances use patriotism and propaganda to encourage young men to enlist in the military The war was portrayed as a glorious adventure It was expected to be short and easy Instead it was a long bloody fight that would cost Europe a generation
Propaganda Posters
Total War “Total War” puts a nation’s entire supply of resources against another nation All able-bodied men were expected to be fighting in the war Conscription (The Draft) was widespread Women took their place in the labor force Both in factories & farms
Effects of Total War
Economic Impact Governments turned to planned economies & rationing in order to meets the needs of the war. Government tells businesses what to build (Planned Economy) Government tells people how much they can buy (Rationing) Naval blockades were used by both sides Attempted to cut off an enemies supplies
The Armenian Genocide Armenians inside the Ottoman Empire formed units to help Russia fight against the Turks The Ottoman government deported 1,750,000 Armenians Shipped them to the Arabian desert Over 600,000 men, women, and children were killed Survivors were forced into exile
Costs of War Human Life: Economic Costs: Over 8.5 million men died in battle Over 10 million civilians died as well Economic Costs: Approximately $240 billion in damage and loans were taken out by all countries involved in the war.
Recap The power & use of Propaganda Total War The Armenian Genocide Its impact on the lives of the people at home Socially & Economically The Armenian Genocide The forgotten holocaust The Cost of War Human & Economic