The Home Front Quick Check

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A poster shows a woman holding a flag and a sword while standing on North America on top of a globe. Text reads: Columbia Calls. Enlist now for U.S. Army.

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What was likely the main purpose of this propaganda from the World War I era?

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Responses

to gain financial assistance for the American troops

to gain financial assistance for the American troops

to encourage eligible Americans to become soldiers

to encourage eligible Americans to become soldiers

to convince immigrants to come to the United States

to convince immigrants to come to the United States

to boost morale in the United States’ military forces

to boost morale in the United States’ military forces

Answer 1

The likely main purpose of this propaganda from the World War I era was to encourage eligible Americans to become soldiers.