1. Propaganda and Sabotage

2. Sabotage is any act that ruins production or delivery of war fighting materials. Germany had spies in the neutral United States

3. The Black Tom Explosion
Black Tom Island in New York Harbor served as a munitions depot selling to the allies.
Two Millions pounds of ammunition were set off by a bomb

4. The explosion registered a 5
The explosion registered a 5.5 on the Richter scale and could be heard in several states

5. The explosion caused damage to the statue of liberty, officials closed staircase in the arm and torch for safety reasons.
The arm has never been reopened

6. German Atrocities
Why would Germany Invade Belgium?

7. The Germans feared “Francs-tireurs” or Free Shooters, civilians firing at troops using guerrilla tactics.

8. Germany Policy Germany is extra-harsh and brutal to the Belgians
About 6,000 Belgians were killed including women and children
20% of the population of Belgium fled the country

9. Germany’s actions in Belgium give the Allies a source for Propaganda
Propaganda is communication aimed to influence people’s opinions
Early propaganda from Australia

10. The Allies encouraged the spreading of propaganda against Germany in the United States.
Why?