The US Home Front During World War I

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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The US Home Front During World War I

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the US Home Front in WWI

During World War I, the United States experienced significant changes on the home front. The government mobilized resources and people to support the war effort, leading to shifts in industry, society, and public opinion.

Source A: Government Propaganda Poster

'Buy War Bonds! Support Our Troops! Help Win the War!' Provenance: Official US government poster, 1917.

1.
Explain how Source A encourages Americans to support the war effort. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the ways in which the government used propaganda to influence public opinion during WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the impact of WWI on American industry and employment. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the social changes experienced by American society during WWI. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the role of the Selective Service Act of 1917. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the experiences of different groups, such as women and minorities, on the home front during WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of the main ways WWI affected the American home front. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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