OPVL - Mini WWI Project

Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitations
is a way to analyze historical documents in order to decide its usefulness.  For this project, you will choose one of the statements below and "prove" it to be true.  This will be done by researching photographs, informational text or propaganda posters.

Thesis Statement (choose 1)

A.  Propaganda during WW1 motivated men from both the Allied and Central Powers to serve their country by joining the military

B.  New technology used during WW1 made it one of the deadliest wars of the 20th century

You will analyze 5 photographs or propaganda posters according to the OPVL model.  For the purpose of this mini-study, you will be required to analyze 1 document with the full OPVL requirements.  The other 4 documents will be analyzed using Origin and Purpose as well as a brief summary explaining how the document supports your thesis statement.

Use the following sources to conduct your research:

World War 1 Technology


Propaganda Posters

Propaganda Posters from US and other nations


WWI Technology Photos

Library of Congress

US History in Context
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War & Terrorism Collection

World History in Context
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