Propoganda....Brittish made the Germans look completely evil to USA. it worked, partially because the germans dug their own grave.....
whole country went to war- manufacterers stopped making the normal things, and instead made war-realated things...clothes->uniforms, pencils->guns.....etc.
a possible reason for going to war was that businesses pushed for it- wanted to make more money.
people wanted to feel like they were helping or doing their part in the war- to get the whole country's support. become a boyscout, a nurse, plant your own food garden (victory gardens), food drives, etc.
War Industries Board- pushed for mass production
young troops in WW1 were called Dough Boys.
Ferdinand Foch- french general. the supreme commander of the allied powers' military.
Homefront: your country, what it does for the war, i guess?
Nuetrality stuff again. we've talked about this a lot already. Trade- we've talked about this already too.
Food Administration- headed by a president-to-be; "Food will win the war"; prevented hoarding; food stuff.
Committee of public information; gave people information, kept the public updated; americanized german things....german measles->libertey measles. hamburger->liberty steak. sauerkraut->liberty cabbage. real creative, these people.
Uncle Sam- FIRST CALL - I need You in the Navy this Minute!
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