Life on the Homefront in WW1

What was a significant change in the economy of countries involved in World War 1?

• Decrease in industrial production

• Shift to a war economy with increased production of military goods

• Complete halt of all economic activities

• Focus on agricultural expansion

How did governments use propaganda during World War 1?

• To promote peace negotiations

• To encourage citizens to support the war effort

• To discourage enlistment in the military

• To highlight the benefits of neutrality

What role did women primarily take on in the workforce during World War 1?

• They continued to work only in traditional roles such as teaching and nursing

• They replaced men in factories and took on roles in heavy industry

• They were not allowed to work during the war

• They primarily worked as military strategists

What was the purpose of rationing during World War 1?

• To increase the consumption of luxury goods

• To ensure fair distribution of scarce resources

• To encourage people to waste food

• To promote the sale of imported goods

Which of the following best describes the impact of World War 1 on civil liberties?

• Expansion of free speech rights

• Increased government surveillance and restrictions on dissent

• Complete freedom of the press

• No impact on civil liberties

How did World War 1 affect African Americans in the United States?

• It led to a decrease in job opportunities

• It resulted in the Great Migration, where many moved to northern cities for work

• It had no impact on African American communities

• It caused a significant decline in civil rights activism

What was a common theme in World War 1 propaganda?

• Encouraging people to avoid military service

• Promoting the enemy as honorable and just

• Depicting the enemy as barbaric and evil

• Highlighting the futility of war

Which of the following was a consequence of women entering the workforce during World War 1?

• A decrease in women's rights movements

• A temporary shift in gender roles and increased demand for women's suffrage

• A permanent end to traditional gender roles

• No change in societal views on gender roles

What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

• to encourage women to join the workforce

• to reduce health problems among working women

• to increase food supply during a farm-labor shortage

• to promote the purchase of organically grown produce