Need for Shipping

Image. WWI. Ship Cartoon.
Ship Cartoon 1. NYSA_A4234-78_B2_F16_Ship_Cartoon_1.

Questions

  1. Why is Europe on fire in the cartoon?
  2. Based on the cartoon, what are five items which “Uncle Sam” needs to send to American troops?
  3. How were men and supplies transported during World War I?
  4. Based on the cartoon and your knowledge of social studies, what are two reasons why the United States demanded such a high tonnage of ships?

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