propaganda and sabotage
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Propaganda and Sabotage . Sabotage is any act that ruins production or delivery of war fighting materials . Germany had spies in the neutral United States. The Black T om Explosion . Black Tom Island in New York Harbor served as a munitions depot selling to the allies. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Propaganda and
Sabotage
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Sabotage is any act that ruins production or delivery of war fighting materials.
Germany had spies in the neutral United States
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The Black Tom Explosion • Black Tom Island in New York
Harbor served as a munitions depot selling to the allies.
• Two Millions pounds of ammunition were set off by a bomb
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• The explosion registered a 5.5 on the Richter scale and could be heard in several states
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• The explosion caused damage to the statue of liberty, officials closed staircase in the arm and torch for safety reasons.
• The arm has never been reopened
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German Atrocities
• Why would Germany Invade Belgium?
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• The Germans feared “Francs-tireurs” or Free Shooters, civilians firing at troops using guerrilla tactics.
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Germany Policy • Germany is extra-harsh and brutal to the
Belgians - About 6,000 Belgians were killed including women and children
- 20% of the population of Belgium fled the country
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• Germany’s actions in Belgium give the Allies a source for Propaganda
• Propaganda is communication aimed to influence people’s opinions
Early propaganda from Australia
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• The Allies encouraged the spreading of propaganda against Germany in the United States.
• Why?
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