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US in WW1: The Home Front

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the American home front during World War I, encouraging students to interpret primary sources and understand their significance.

Topics covered:

#Source Analysis (Text)
#Analyze the content and purpose of primary sources related to the US home front in WW1
#Evaluate the reliability and usefulness of different sources
#Home Front
#Standard
#World War I
#US in WW1
#Compare different perspectives on the US home front during WW1
#History

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US in WW1: The Home Front

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Analyzing a War Propaganda Poster

Source A: 'Join the Fight' Poster

"[An American war poster showing Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer with the slogan 'Join the Fight for Democracy!']" Provenance: U.S. Government, 1917, wartime propaganda poster

1.
Describe the main message of Source A. What is it trying to persuade people to do? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of this poster and why it was created. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the message of this poster to what you know about other ways the US supported WW1. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how effective propaganda posters like this might have been in encouraging Americans to support WW1. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Understanding War Support at Home

Source B: Speech by President Wilson

"We must all do our part at home to win this war. Rationing, working in war industries, and supporting our troops are essential. Every American has a duty to contribute to victory." Provenance: President Woodrow Wilson, 1917, speech to Congress

1.
Outline the main points President Wilson makes in this speech about how Americans can support the war effort. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why Wilson's speech was important for mobilizing the American home front. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare Wilson’s message to other ways the US government aimed to involve civilians in WW1. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the effectiveness of government speeches like Wilson’s in shaping public opinion during WW1. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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