1. Lesson 6 Focal point: American life at home was Lesson 6 Focal point: American life at home was impacted by World War I. Do Now: After learning about the problems Russia faced funding the war effort, what are some ways you think America could raise money?

2. What Americans needed to do to support the war Over 4 million men enlisted for the war. Over 4 million men enlisted for the war. Women began to take over industrial jobs for men who went to war. They helped to produce war munitions. Women began to take over industrial jobs for men who went to war. They helped to produce war munitions. Over 20 billion dollars came from the sale of Liberty Bonds. Over 20 billion dollars came from the sale of Liberty Bonds. Taxes were increased on the wealthy and businesses. Taxes were increased on the wealthy and businesses. The War Industries Board supervised production of industrial goods. The War Industries Board supervised production of industrial goods. Food was rationed, asking Americans to eat less food so soldiers could be fed. Food was rationed, asking Americans to eat less food so soldiers could be fed.

3. What do you see in the poster (be as specific as possible)? What is the message the government is trying to send? Who is the intended audience? What does the government hope the audience will do? PROPAGANDA POSTER