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1 War on the Home front WWI

2 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

3 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

4 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.

5 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

6 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.


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