World War I

In a short reply of one to three sentences, respond to the following prompt: Why is it important to maintain public support for a war?

The U.S. mobilized swiftly Large-scale recruitment of troops Two million men volunteered for service Selective Service enacted in May million drafted during the war

Focused on industry to the war effort “The Arsenal of Democracy” Established agencies to harness production War Industries Board – Manufacturing Food Administration – Agricultural production Fuel Administration – Stockpile fuel for war use National War Labor Board – prevent work stoppages

Involvement in the war cost the U.S. about $23 Billion ($387 Billion in today’s money) How do you raise that kind of money? Taxes – Steep increases in income taxes Basic rate of 6% for those earning over $4,000 Highest rate 77% for those earning over a million

Savings bonds $17 billion raised

The First World War was a new war for the U.S. Fought largely overseas Involved large numbers of men Involved massive expenditures Involved scarcity of goods Few knew how long the war would last. How to maintain public morale during the war?

Sponsored numerous drives to support the troops “Wheatless Wednesdays” “Meatless Mondays” Planting victory gardens

The Committee of Public Information George Creel Sponsored Public Speakers Promoted films newsreels, songs, etc. Support the War effort

Socialists and peace activists targeted Espionage Act of 1917 Sedition Act of ,000 convicted Upheld in Schenck v. United States 1919 “Clear and Present Danger”

In a short reply of one to two sentences, respond to the following prompt: Explain what you liked and what you did not like about today’s lesson.