Lesson 6Lesson 6 Focal point: Focal point: American life at home American life at home

was was impacted by World War I.

Do Now: After learning about the Do Now: After learning about the problems Russia faced funding the war problems Russia faced funding the war effort, what are some ways you think effort, what are some ways you think America could raise money?America could raise money?

What Americans needed to do to What Americans needed to do to support the warsupport 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 Women began to take over industrial jobs for men who

went to war. They helped to produce war munitions.went to war. They helped to produce war munitions. Over 20 billion dollars came from the sale of Over 20 billion dollars came from the sale of Liberty Liberty

BondsBonds.. Taxes were increased on the wealthy and businesses.Taxes were increased on the wealthy and businesses. The War Industries BoardThe War Industries Board supervised production of supervised production of

industrial goods.industrial goods. Food was Food was rationedrationed, asking Americans to eat less food , asking Americans to eat less food

so soldiers could be fed.so soldiers could be fed.

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