Review: World War I home front

What was the War Industries Board?

A U.S. government agency that coordinated the production of war materials.

True or false: The Espionage Act of 1917 restricted free speech.

True, because it aimed to prevent interference with military operations.

Fill the blank: The _____ of 1918 promoted conservation of food.

Food Administration

Difference between the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act?

Espionage Act targeted spying; Sedition Act prohibited anti-war speech.

What was the impact of the Selective Service Act?

It drafted men into military service, significantly increasing troop numbers.

Question: What did the Committee on Public Information do?

It promoted war support through propaganda and information campaigns.

True or false: Women gained suffrage after World War I.

True, because their contributions during the war helped secure the 19th Amendment.

What were Liberty Bonds?

Government bonds sold to finance military operations during the war.

Question: What role did African Americans play in WWI?

They served in segregated units and worked in war industries.

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban North for jobs.

Fill the blank: The _____ Act of 1918 aimed to control inflation.

Lever Act

True or false: The U.S. economy declined during WWI.

False, because the economy boomed due to war production.

What was the purpose of rationing?

To conserve resources for military use and ensure equitable distribution.

Question: What was the role of the AEF?

The American Expeditionary Forces fought on the front lines in Europe.

Difference between men’s and women’s work during WWI?

Men mostly served in combat; women filled industrial and support roles.