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Uncle Sam Wants You: World War I And The Making Of The Modern American Citizen,New
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Based On A Rich Array Of Sources That Capture The Voices Of Both Political Leaders And Ordinary Americans, Uncle Sam Wants You Offers A Vivid And Provocative New Interpretation Of American Political History, Revealing How The Tensions Of Mass Mobilization During World War I Led To A Significant Increase In Power For The Federal Government. Christopher Capozzola Shows How, When The War Began, Americans At First Mobilized Society By Stressing Duty, Obligation, And Responsibility Over Rights And Freedoms. But The Heated Temper Of War Quickly Unleashed Coercion On An Unprecedented Scale, Making Wartime America The Scene Of Some Of The Nation'S Most Serious Political Violence, Including Notorious Episodes Of Outright Mob Violence. To Solve This Problem, Americans Turned Over Increasing Amounts Of Power To The Federal Government. In The End, Whether They Were Some Of The Four Million Men Drafted Under The Selective Service Act Or The Tens Of Millions Of Homefront Volunteers, Americans Of The World War I Era Created A New American State, And New Ways Of Being American Citizens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Uncle Sam Wants You'? A: 'Uncle Sam Wants You' explores the impact of World War I on American political history, particularly how it reshaped the concept of citizenship and increased federal government power.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Christopher Capozzola.
- Q: What year was 'Uncle Sam Wants You' published? A: 'Uncle Sam Wants You' was published on April 12, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 334 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Uncle Sam Wants You' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book provides a rich array of sources and interpretations that are valuable for academic research on American history and citizenship.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding American government history? A: Absolutely, it offers insights into how World War I influenced the growth of federal power and the evolution of American citizenship.
- Q: What themes are covered in 'Uncle Sam Wants You'? A: The book covers themes of duty, obligation, political violence, and the transformation of American identity during wartime.
- Q: Is 'Uncle Sam Wants You' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, it is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible for general readers interested in American history.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from citizens during World War I? A: Yes, it includes voices of both political leaders and ordinary Americans, providing a comprehensive view of the era.