World War I on the Home Front Support vs. Opposition
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How did WWI affect the daily lives of Americans? Essential Question: How did WWI affect the daily lives of Americans?
Risked prison time for resisting draft Conscientious objectors Created the Woman’s Peace Party Risked prison time for resisting draft OPPOSE Made short speeches to build support for the war Created because of WWI SUPPORT
SUPPORT SUPPORT Women’s fashion modernized People went with less Bought & sold bonds Planted Victory Gardens Conserved food & energy SUPPORT War Industries Board Food Administration Conservation & bond sale efforts Worked closely with industries for 1st time SUPPORT
MIXED SUPPORT Divided the community For: Urge African Americans to serve to gain equality Against: End discrimination @ home first! Divided the community MIXED Moved North to work open jobs in factories New job opportunities Started to fight back SUPPORT
Historical Analysis Primary Source Interpretation: Title: African-Americans Lynched by K.K.K in Alabama (1917) Analysis: President Wilson asked Americans to help make the world safe for democracy in WWI, why would many wonder about democracy at home after witnessing images like this?
Social Changes The Great Migration Millions of African Americans move from Southern states to Northern states Pull Factors – 1. Employment in Wartime Industries 2. Opportunities in Northern Cities Push Factors – 1. Crop Failures 2. Hate Crimes 3. Racism
Historical Analysis 1. What are some of the cities African Americans migrated to? 2. Would this migration help or hurt racism towards African Americans?
SUPPORT OPPOSE (most) Faced discrimination & mob violence Accused of spying Bought war bonds Conserved resources Worked in wartime industries SUPPORT (most) Arrested for disloyalty Meeting halls raided Mob violence Speeches & newspaper articles Refused to serve in military OPPOSE
Forced “Americanization” Self-appointed patriot groups enforced “100 percent Americanism” Robert Prager, a German born, was lynched by a mob in 1918 He had tried to join the draft!
Discussion What do you see in this political cartoon? What do you think the message is?
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