U.S. Mobilization and Propaganda
By: Hannah Tysinger
Mobilization
This is simply the act of making both the troops and the supplies ready for a possible upcoming war.
Selective Service Act of 1917
This was a law that required all American men from the ages of 21 and 30 had to register for a military draft. It allowed for America to build up it's army.
Liberty Bond
This aided in financing World War I. Those who purchased the bonds were supporting the military effort and it could be redemmed later for the original price plus interest.
War Industries Board
This agency was in charge of purchasing the war supplies. They encouraged big businesses to use mass production.
Food Administration
This agency was headed by Herbert Hoover. It increased the production and ration of food given to military soldiers
Committee on Public Information
This agency was headed by George Creel. They used Propaganda which was used to influence the publics opinon on American particiption in the war.
Propaganda Posters
A Major Hero
This is a poster persuading women to help out in the war by being nurses. It shows a nurse and the picture said that she is our Greatest Mother.
Uncle Sam
This is probably the most famous world war 1 propaganda poster. It shows Uncle Sam encouraging young men to sign up to be recruited for the war.
Yeomanettes
This picture shows women being persuaded to join the navy and be a part of the war. It shows a woman saying "I want you", just like Uncle Sam.
Effects of the War
Women
During the war women supported the war effort in many ways. Women served in the navy and marines. Many women also served as nurses. Due to this, more people supported women's suffrage which lead to the passing of the 19 amendment.
African Americans
Many African Americans served in segregated units. However, very few of these soldiers actually were in combat. Many of these African Americans just supported the war effort. There were two all-black infantry divisions, the 93 and the 92. The 93 had a better preformance in combat then the 92.
The Great Migration
This is when a large number of black southerners headed North. Wartime opportunities in the urban North gave them hope. They decided to migrate because of the social, economic, and political issues in the South. Due to the migration Southern culture influenced the northern communities.