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Homework • WW-4 due Monday. • Propaganda Poster Extra Credit Activity due Monday. Do Now • What were some of the factors between 1915-1917 that pushed the United States into declaring war on Germany and entering World War I? Aim #5: How did World War I become a “total war?” Do Now: What made World War I a “total war”? Why did the European powers feel they had to wage a “total war” in order to win? I. Total War A. World War I was a Total War (when you devote all of a nation’s resources to the war effort) because the nations of Europe realized that a total commitment from their whole society would be needed to win. II. Characteristics of Total War 1. Conscription: “The Draft.” All young men had to be ready for military service. II. Characteristics of Total War 2. Planned Economies: European governments took complete control of all economic decision making during the war. Examples: Governments controlled the prices of goods, rationed food and other products (such as gasoline, butter and boots) and forbid worker strikes. II. Characteristics of Total War 3. New Responsibilities For Women: As millions of men left to fight, women begin contributing to the war effort: III. Total War Led the Nations of Europe to use Propaganda Question: What words or images come into your head when you hear the term “propaganda?” III. Total War Led the Nations of Europe to use Propaganda A. Propaganda: Biased or one-sided communication designed to influence people’s thoughts and actions B. World War I marked the first time in history that governments organized propaganda campaigns to “sell” the concept of war to their citizens. Read over your Propaganda packet and answer the following questions: 1. What were some of the goals of these propaganda posters (discuss at least three)? How are they trying to influence the way that people think and feel? 2. Which of these posters did you find to be the most persuasive? Why? Concluding Question • Are propaganda campaigns that sell war to large populations morally justified? Why or why not?