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A student is writing a research report about Hollywood's response to World War I. She found a print source that is credible and has accurate
Information, Read Source 1 and the directions that follow.
Source 1: "Hollywood's Response to World War I" by Geraldine Brone
World War I began in 1914 and ended in 1918. During this time, filmmakers in Hollywood, California, began to create films that were intended to
encourage Americans through a difficult time. Although films were still in their beginning stages, filmmakers were able to capture realistic image
on the screen using black and white imagery and the use of closed caption, a method where the words of the actors and actresses appear on the
screen. Known as silent movies, these films had to deal with the topic of war in a way that did not upset or offend their audiences. A movie calle
Shoulder Arms was very popular at the time because of its ability to tell the story of a character who enters the war and who leads his fellow
soldiers to victory. Movies with plots such as this helped Americans to feel encouraged about their chances of being victorious in battle.
The student needs to find additional sources that contain accurate information about her topic. Which source contains information that most
accurately supports information in Source 1?
www.inventionsofwwi.com
World War I was also known as "The Great War." This website details how soldiers were trained.
www.soldiersofww.com
This website provides basic information about how the war affected various aspects of American life, including the entertainment