AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
TREATY OF VERSAILLES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Go on strike
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Oppose the war
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Support the war
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Save money in banks
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Detailed explanation-1: -During both World Wars, posters were meant to instill people with a positive and patriotic outlook on the conflict. Posters were encouraging not just men to join the army, but every citizen of the United States to contribute to the war effort and do their part, whether at home or abroad.
Detailed explanation-2: -Propaganda posters sought to rally the fighting spirit on the home front, raise money for war bonds, and create a sense of togetherness across a vast and diverse nation.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did some propaganda posters encourage people to help the war effort? It could arouse frightened and worried feelings and national pride. How did some propaganda posters play on people’s fears? It would make them frightened that they could be the ones being killed/hurt/robbed.
Detailed explanation-4: -Using a vast array of media, propagandists instigated hatred for the enemy and support for America’s allies, urged greater public effort for war production and victory gardens, persuaded people to save some of their material so that more material could be used for the war effort, and sold war bonds.