Question

A poster depicts a man in a suit and bowtie standing at a window overlooking a giant American flag and soldiers. The top of the poster says “ENLIST.” The bottom of the poster has the phrase “On Which Side of the Window are You?” Use the image to answer the question. What effect did propaganda posters, such as this one from 1917, have on the war effort in the United States? a.They led young people to question the nation’s involvement in the war. b. They led young people to leave the country to avoid being drafted. c. They led young people to volunteer to serve in the U.S. armed forces. d. They led to increased numbers of young men drafted into the U.S. armed forces.

Answer 1

c. They led young people to volunteer to serve in the U.S. armed forces.

The poster uses guilt/patriotic appeal—portraying enlistment as the honorable side of the window—to encourage men to join rather than remain spectators.