1. WWI ON THE HOMEFRONT

2. America ENTERS THE WAR
It is 1917, and America is beginning to fight in the deadliest and largest war that has ever taken place
what sort of supplies do the soldiers need?

3. Supplies needed: Weapons Food Uniforms Gas Masks Tanks Helmets Ships
WHAT ELSE?????
Airplanes

4. Rationing
Supplies that were needed for the war had to come from America.
As a result of scarcity many people had to ration the amount of food and metal that they used

5. Propaganda The government used propaganda posters to convince people:
eat less food
use less money
worker harder building equipment for the troops
NATIONALISM!!!!!!