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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Poster Art of World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
In this American Experience site about Woodrow Wilson and his tenure as president, find a gallery of posters published to encourage the public's support for entry into World War I. The posters were produced as part of the Committee on...
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Website
Other

Coles County History: World War I on the Homefront of Coles County

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of one county in Illinois as it prepared for World War I.
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Primary
Other

Colorado College: World War I Poster Collection: u.s. Liberty Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Some examples of posters which were used during World War I to promote the buying of Liberty Bonds. Each thumbnail, when clicked on, links to a larger image and general information.
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Website
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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Primary
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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Lesson Plan
Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Conflict on the Homefront: Wartime Economy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find out how the people of the United States, and Wisconsin in particular, stepped up to help the war effort in World War I. Read about the way industries retooled to produce wartime goods and see brochures that advertised Liberty Bonds.
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Other

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.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Us Summary in World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of events and major accomplishments surrounding President Woodrow Wilson, the United States, and World War 1.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Liberty Bonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive summary features detailed facts and information regarding the U.S. Government selling Liberty Bonds to raise money to help finance the war.