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World War I - America on the Homefront: The Poster War PPTWorld War I - America on the Homefront: The Poster War PPT
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American propaganda shaped the perspective of many citizens during WWI. Here is an amazing presentation full of dozens of war-time poster examples and facts about what those posters were promoting. This would be a great discussion starter or supplementary resource for any lesson on US involvement in WWI. 

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the red scare, communism, the sedition act, the alien and sedition acts, the great migration, world war i

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recruitment, red scare, sedition act, the great migration, uncle sam, wwi, america on the homefront, us propaganda, selective service act of 1917, social studies
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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These three worksheets will help get your World War I propaganda poster project well on its way! It offers sample images of various types of propaganda topics, such as buying victory bonds or joining military forces. It then provides a...
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Propaganda Posters

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Don't be put off by the fact that the World War I propaganda posters in this packet are Canadian and some of them are even in French. All the better, in fact, to see the techniques. The richly detailed plan has instructors model...
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Evaluating Wartime Posters: Were They Good Propaganda?

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"Back Him Up!" Scholars will analyze how World War I posters displayed, on the home front, often attempted to stir up emotions. As they examine the different ways people used propaganda posters during the war, they will create their own...
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Deciphering Propaganda Posters of World War I

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The Home Front: How Did People Prepare for the War at Home?

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Wars have a profound effect not only on a country's soldiers, but also on the everyday lives of its citizens. Invite young historians to discover how Britain prepared for the second World War by analyzing a series of government posters...
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Partners In Winning The War Lesson Plan

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