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    During World War I, warring nations used propaganda to raise morale at home and portray enemies negatively. Newspapers in these countries gave small victories major coverage but demonized opposing sides. While the US initially opposed entering the war, President Wilson declared war in 1917. The US then established the Committee on Public Information (CPI) to control the narrative and ensure pro-war messaging reached the American public through newspapers and other influencers to gain support for entering the conflict.

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    During World War I, warring nations used propaganda to raise morale at home and portray enemies negatively. Newspapers in these countries gave small victories major coverage but demonized opposing sides. While the US initially opposed entering the war, President Wilson declared war in 1917. The US then established the Committee on Public Information (CPI) to control the narrative and ensure pro-war messaging reached the American public through newspapers and other influencers to gain support for entering the conflict.

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    Chapter 28: World War I "Wartime Propaganda" Introduction You have read that the warring nations in World

    War I used propaganda for many purposes. To raise morale, newspapers gave even the smallest victories big headlines. At the same time, they demonized their enemies, portraying them as beastly. You also learned that public opinion in the United States had been against getting involved in a European conflict. Yet in 1917, President Wilson declared war. Destination Title: Wartime Propaganda: World War I Directions Start at the Wartime Propaganda: World War I.
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    After reading and analyzing the information about propaganda in World War I. Answer the following questions.
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    1. Why did the United States

    employ the Committee on Public Information (CPI)? 2. How did George Creel limit damaging information from reaching the American public? 3. What people other than newspaper reporters did the CPI use to promote pro-war material? Why? 4. Do you think the American public was aware that it was being manipulated by the government to support the war? Explain.

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