During world war i, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?

A host of factors was made possible with propaganda which was a norm during the World War I.

They include:

Mobilization of detestation against the enemy

It helped to enlighten and make their people to see the reasons and importance of the war.

It helped in garnering allegiance and cooperation of neutral countries to be on their side during the way and provide the necessary support.

It also helped to strengthen the support of countries who were already allies of themselves.

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

explanation:

lincoln won 212 electoral votes to mcclellan's 21 votes, and lincoln beat mcclellan. is the main reason lincoln won in 1864.