5.4 Understanding Total War and Its Impact

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What is total war?

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A war that requires the complete mobilization of a nation's resources and people.

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What is the purpose of rationing during total war?

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To ensure fair distribution of scarce resources

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Why would the government want to have so much control while in total war?

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To efficiently allocate resources and manpower for the war effort

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How were Women and African Americans treated before the war?

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They faced discrimination and limited opportunities

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Why do you think women and African Americans would want to help out in the war effort?

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To gain recognition and improve their social status

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What is a Harlem Hellfighter?

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An African American infantry unit known for their bravery in WW1

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What jobs were African Americans usually assigned to during WW1?

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Support roles such as laborers and cooks

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Why did the African American soldiers fight alongside the French?

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The French military was more accepting of African American soldiers

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Who is Henry Johnson and what did he do?

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An African American soldier who became a war hero for his bravery in combat.

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Why do you think it was so important for the Harlem Hellfighters to fight in WW1?

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To prove their loyalty and capability as soldiers