Published on Historical Society of Pennsylvania (https://hsp.org)


War Garden Propaganda during World War I

This lesson will focus on primary sources from World War I, including propaganda from the National War Garden Commission, political cartoons, and Charles Pack’s book The War Garden Victorious. This lesson will expose students to popular culture and multiple perspectives during World War I. It also seeks to help students understand how important propaganda was in creating a national purpose so that all citizens felt that they were a part of the war effort. By understanding the message of the propaganda and the main ideas in Charles Pack’s book, students will have the opportunity to analyze opinions and recognize historical bias.