Question

Wht are governmental and private examples of coercive patriotism during the war? Wht were the effects of those efforts

Answer 1

Perhaps the best coercive tactics were aimed at selling war bonds. People were severely pressurized to buy these bonds. This is because Loaning money to the government was seen as a way of showing one's patriotism while giving financial support for the government's war efforts.

Other examples of coercive patriotism during World War I are-

• 33 states outlawed the display of red and black flags.
• American Local authorities investigated residents who did not subscribe to Liberty Loans. Schools revised their course offerings to ensure patriotism. Teachers were required to sign Liberty Oaths
• Many immigrants were coerced into giving up their native cultures so as to appear more American.
• German foods such as Hamburgers and Sauerkraut had their names changed to "liberty sandwich," and liberty cabbage."
• Persons suspected of loyalty were forced to kiss the American flag in public.

One example of private coercive patriotism is that- American Protective league helped identify radicals and war critics via spying.