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    World War and Revolution | Total War | Total War: Changing Societies

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    Total War: Changing Societies


    Complete the following table to show how total war during World War I was changing society. In the first column,
    give examples of changes in civilian life. In the second column, give examples of how governments were
    changing.

    Changes in Civilian Life Changes in Governments

    1. Many women joined the workforce 1. Governments used propaganda to


    encourage civilian support for the war
    2. The women’s suffrage women got a boost
    2. Governments were controlling the
    3. Civilians were exposed to propaganda economies of their nations (planned
    economies)
    4. Union leaders and businessmen were
    included in the planning of wartime industries 3. Governments recognized women’s
    contributions during the war and began to
    5. Allied powers enlisted the help of citizens
    grant them the right to vote
    and their dominions and colonies

    6. Food was rationed

    What role did propaganda play in total war?

    Governments needed practically all of their nations’ resources, including civilian resources, to continue fighting the
    war. Governments used propaganda, such as newsreels and posters, to encourage popular support for the wat.
    They accomplished this by stirring up people’s emotions. The use of propaganda probably made it easier for the
    government to take control of their nations’ economies. Propaganda also helped in the recruitment of soldiers and
    sailors.

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