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World War I (United states Declares War (Zimmerman Telegram (Germany sent…
World War I
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Total war- When the entire countries resources are used in the war effort, if it can be used in the war it is used.
Conscription- This required that all men of age should be ready to join the war and be Military ready at any given time.
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Propaganda
Propaganda was an important tool in controlling the populace because with it governments can control the minds of the populace
If the Populace hates the enemy then they would be more likely the fight against them,
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Economic Warfare
Was used to ensure total war because when the government controls the economy they ration the supplies such as food and boots so that the soldiers can continue to fight in the war.
Countries waged and economic war against each other in several ways including setting up blockades and blocking the import of good to other countries. With out the import of foreign supplies many countries economies fell.
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War fatigue
As the war drew on with ever growing lists of casualties and lost battle began to strain the people on both sides.
The people back home start to distrust the generals in charge when "easy victories" turn out to be hard losses all to often.
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