This is an editorial article published by the Davenport Democrat and Leader newspaper on April 29, 1918 titled, "Putting Out the German Language." It details that the opinion of the author is that it is necessary for Americans to suspend the teaching of the German language in public schools in order to distance America from the German Empire. This is written in support of the suspension of German language studies in the public education sphere, most likely in response to the increasing effectiveness of Allied propoganda against Germany. This content can be used with the following resources: SS-Gov.9-12.28: Iowa Issues and Policy This content can be used to show the effect that state and national legislative policy has on the public imagination. The increasing anti-German sentiment growing during this time was fuelled by local and federal government officials, which led to tragic events such as book burnings in the state. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions.
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