5.4 Understanding Total War and Its Impact

What is total war?

• A war that involves only the military forces of a country

• A war that requires the complete mobilization of a nation's resources and people

• A war fought only on land

• A war that is limited to a specific region

What is the purpose of rationing during total war?

• To increase the prices of goods

• To ensure fair distribution of scarce resources

• To encourage people to buy more

• To reduce the production of goods

Why would the government want to have so much control while in total war?

• To maintain peace with other countries

• To efficiently allocate resources and manpower for the war effort

• To reduce taxes

• To increase the population

How were Women and African Americans treated before the war?

• They were given equal rights and opportunities

• They faced discrimination and limited opportunities

• They were the primary workforce in industries

• They were the main decision-makers in the government

Why do you think women and African Americans would want to help out in the war effort?

• To gain recognition and improve their social status

• To avoid paying taxes

• To travel to other countries

• To reduce their working hours

What is a Harlem Hellfighter?

• A type of aircraft used in WW1

• An African American infantry unit known for their bravery in WW1

• A nickname for German soldiers

• A type of weapon used in trench warfare

What jobs were African Americans usually assigned to during WW1?

• Frontline combat roles

• Support roles such as laborers and cooks

• High-ranking officer positions

• Pilots in the air force

Why did the African American soldiers fight alongside the French?

• They were fluent in French

• The French military was more accepting of African American soldiers

• They were forced to by the U.S. government

• They wanted to learn French military tactics

Who is Henry Johnson and what did he do?

• A famous general who led the U.S. forces in WW1

• An African American soldier who became a war hero for his bravery in combat

• A politician who opposed the war

• A scientist who invented new weapons for the war

Why do you think it was so important for the Harlem Hellfighters to fight in WW1?

• To prove their loyalty and capability as soldiers

• To gain access to European markets

• To avoid conscription

• To learn new languages