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Parlor Songs Academy: Music as Propaganda in World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through the history of the use of popular music as propaganda until reaching the lengthy section about how music was used, not just in the United States, but throughout the world as propaganda in World War I. Find the lyrics and...
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Digital History

Digital History:the Great Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Migration for African Americans began during World War I as blacks left the segregated south to find jobs in the north. Read about how segregation followed them into their northern neighborhoods. See also how the Harlem...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Over Here

For Students 5th - 8th
World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon at War: On the Home Front: Conservation Becomes Second Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site focuses on the impact of World War I on Oregon, the information about food rationing and limitations pertains to the entire country. Find out about the Food Administration and its efforts to encourage the conservation...
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Wisconsin Historical Society

World War I Lesson Plans: Liberty Bonds Brochure [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read through this brochure explaining and supporting the purchase of Liberty Bonds.Find information about the interest paid, how to buy the bonds, and how the purchase helps the war effort.
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Unt Digital Library: "Liberty Bonds"

For Students 9th - 10th
Find pictures of two posters used to encourage Americans to buy Liberty Bonds during World War I. There is not text to explain the posters, but the site is interesting, at any rate.