Essential Question: 1. To what extent did Georgia contribute to the war effort?

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1 GEORGIA CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR EFFORT History SS8H7 The student will evaluate key political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia between 1877 and d. Give reasons for World War I and describe Georgia s contributions. Essential Question: 1. To what extent did Georgia contribute to the war effort?

2 Propaganda Partner Share your Propaganda Postcard or your article.

3 United States Enters the War In April 1917, Woodrow Wilson asked congress to declare war on Germany. He asked Americans to Fight to make the world safe for Democracy The United States, with France and other allied forces, pushed the German army back to well past it s original borders. Both sides experienced heavy losses, but the Germans were finally beaten back. Click Picture for Video

4 If The Untied States enters the war it 1. Support of the American citizens. will need.. 2. Supplies-War equipment, guns, ammunition. 3. Men to fight-african Americans were discouraged from fighting in this war. 4. Food and supplies such as clothes, blankets, and bandages.

5 Propaganda Propaganda was used to help sway public opinion It encourage the men and boys of America to join the Army and Navy. Stories were written about the cruelties of the German and Central Powers. Writers used their persuasive articles that slowly turn the public opinion against the Germans. Click Picture for Video

6 What can Georgia Contribute to the War Effort? Gallery Walk

7 Victory Gardens Labor and transportation shortages made it hard to harvest and move fruits and vegetables to market. The government turned to its citizens and encouraged them to plant "Victory Gardens." They wanted individuals to provide their own fruits and vegetables so that caned food and non perishable items could be sent to the troops.

8 Victory Gardens Nearly 20 million Americans began to plant Victory Gardens. They planted gardens in backyards, empty lots and even city rooftops. Neighbors pooled their resources, planted different kinds of foods and formed cooperatives, all in the name of patriotism.

9 Conserving/Ration Stamps As part of the war effort, the government rationed foods like sugar, butter, milk, cheese, eggs, coffee, meat and canned goods. The government issued rationing stamps. Rationing stamps limited the amount of certain food products that could be bought in an effort to send more food to the troops in Europe.

10 Women Keep Factories Humming The United States begins to prepare for war. 1. Factories stop producing American goods and begin to make war supplies. 2. Men enlist the Army and Navy. 3. Women assume their position in the factories and fields.

11 Women Keep Factories Humming As men leave for war women are forced to assume their position in the factories and fields. Women take great pride in working outside of the home and find their liberation. Georgia helps to contribute to the war effort in many ways.

12 Railroads Georgia began to use its railway system to transport troops to shipping centers. There they would board ships headed to fight in World War I. War supplies were also shipped to ports to supply the war effort.

13 Textile Mills Georgia s textile industry began to supply the war effort with cloth to make uniforms, blankets, and bandages.

14 Red Cross Many women in Georgia began to volunteer in the American Red Cross. These women were trained in first aid and others undertook training in nursing, cookery and hygiene and sanitation. Women also knitted, welcomed solders home, and sold bonds to provide finding for the war. Many women volunteered in military hospitals in America and in Europe.

15 Soldiers from Georgia are trained to fight! Perhaps the most important contribution was the three thousand Georgia men that began to enlist in the Army and Navy. Many military bases were built to provide training for these new soldiers. General John Pershing order that Camp Benning be open to provide training for infantry troops.

16 Georgia Military Bases Other military bases began to be opened in Georgia. Camp Gordon and Fort McPherson were built to train those who joined the Army or Navy. Georgia's railroad were used to ship weapons, ammunition. Click Picture for Video

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