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2. War of Attrition
Military strategy, each side attempts to wear down the enemy through continuous losses in personnel and materials—hopefully to the point of collapse.

3. Total War
By 1917, Europe had lost more men in battle than in the previous 300 years combined
Governments in Europe devote everything to war effort
Positive impact
no unemployment
women in the workforce

4. Total War Wartime governments took control of the economy
Governments told factories what to produce and how much
Facilities converted to munitions factories
Nearly every able-bodied civilian was put to work

5. Women and the War Evolution in the portrayal of women.
Shifted from one of women as victims to a more positive image:
As care givers.
Factory workers in jobs formerly held by men.
Women also experienced the war first hand, working as nurses on or near the front lines.
Most left the workforce after the war, but people’s view of women’s capabilities were changed forever

6. Rationing Goods were in short supply Governments turned to rationing
People could buy only small amounts of items that were also needed for the war effort
Eventually covered a wide range of goods
butter to shoe leather

7. Propaganda

8. Women and the War
Thousands of women replaced men in factories, offices, and shops
Women built tanks and munitions, plowed fields, paved streets, and ran hospitals
They also kept troops supplied with food, clothing, and weapons

9. Propaganda
Propaganda—one-sided information designed to persuade, to keep up morale, and support the war
As more died, each side had to build confidence in victory and increase hatred of enemy
Focus on emotion rather than rationale
controlled the press

10. Propaganda Governments suppressed antiwar activity
Governments censored news about the war
Leaders feared that honest reporting would turn people against the war

11. Types of Propaganda

12. Testimonial
Using a famous or well known individual to promote a product.
The message is if ________ does _________ you should as well

13. Glittering Generalities
Words that make a product sound good, usually using nice words
Uses words or ideas that evoke an emotional response

14. Transfer Tries to make you join something
Relates a product/person/group to someone or something you like
An organization a person can imagine themselves being a part of it

15. Plain Folks Things that matter to most people
You, the average individual could be doing this or being a part of this
Uses regular people to sell something

16. Bandwagon An appeal to try to be in a particular group
If you don’t join you are not part of the status quo
“join the crowd”
“everyone is doing it”

17. Name Calling
Saying bad things or trashing another product, person or group

18. Card Stacking
Creating false information or exaggerating information to make a product or person appear better than it is
Focuses on the best features and leaves out the lies about person/group/product

19. Table Discussion
Does propaganda still exist today? If so, provide examples. If not, explain why not.

20. World War I Examples

25. Your Task/Homework
You will create one piece of propaganda that could have been found during WWI in a European Country
No USA point of view
Must be hand drawn, cannot be directly printed from the internet
Needs be your own creative thought
This must be in color and must be historically accurate.
It will be graded based on the creativity, effectiveness and overall appearance.
On the back, you need to write a brief summary about what type of propaganda you used and why it is effective.
Due: Monday, February 11th