War on the Home front WWI
Workers during the War Women Workers African Americans Women took over the jobs of men who went off to war. African Americans The “Great Migration”- many African Americans left the rural south and went to find work in the northern factories. National War Labor Board- Ensured vital production of war materials
Paying for the War Liberty Bonds Income Taxes The Government sold war bonds to Americans. Income Taxes 70 % tax on wealthy Americans income Steep taxes on business profits
Producing Supplies Raising Money.asx Food Administration Agency Headed by Herbert Hoover urged farmers to produce more Urged the public to use less Voluntary rationing Urged the public to ration what they ate War Industries Board Converted factories and set prices.
Mobilizing Support Committee on Public Information George Creel head of committee Pro-war pamphlets, posters, and articles Four-minute speeches Greatest propaganda campaign Committee on Public Info.asx
Controlling Public Opinion Espionage Act Harsh penalties for spying or aiding the enemy Sabotage Act and Sedition Act Crime to say, print, or write almost anything negative about the government.