Domestic Impacts of WWI DebatesRead assigned sections in the text and preparenotes that could be used to argue BOTH sides

of the question you are assigned.

Notes should include summary descriptions of listed terms &

points to argue related to prompt (in your own words).

Similar to the Imperialism debates last week,you will be graded on both your notes

and verbal participation.

Debate Question #1 – Conscription:

See pp. 402-403 (Green Books) or pp. 381-382 (Blue Books

Was the military draft during WWI fair?Possibly mention: Selective Service Act, Recruiting Posters, Training,

Women & African-Americans in military

Debate Question #2 – The War Economy See pp. 409-411 (Green Books) or pp. 388-390 (Blue Books)

Was the government justified in takinggreater control of the economy during WWI?

Possibly mention: Mobilization, War Industries Board, Railroad Administration, Fuel Administration, National War Labor Board, Food Administration, Victory Gardens

Debate Question #3 – Selling the War:

See pp. 411-412 (Green Books) or pp. 390-391 (Blue Books)

Were government efforts to “sell” WWI to the American public appropriate?

Possibly mention: War Financing, War Bonds (“Liberty Loans”), CPI, George Creel, “Four Minute Men”

Debate Question #4 – Civil Liberties and the War:

See pp. 412-414 (Green Books) or pp. 391-392 (Blue Books)

Were attacks on civil liberties during WWI reasonable given the situation of the period?

Possibly mention: Anti-German Actions, Espionage & Sedition Acts, Eugene Debs, “Red Scare”