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The U.S. and WWI

During World War I, the United States faced multifaceted challenges and underwent significant transformations across various sectors. Discrimination was evident in the military, with African American regiments trained separately and Hispanics being relocated for language improvement.

The U.S. and WWI

The U.S. and WWI

Workers & The Economy

"Minorities"
African Americans moved North for job opportunities
Women took over men's jobs while they were at war
NWLB
handled 1,200 cases, made 8hr work days, and promoted equal pay for women
created to stop strikes, as they could disrupt war efforts
Fuel Administration
introduced daylight savings time as a way of conserving
headed by Harry Garfield to make sure military got the fuel they needed
Food Administration
Food production increased, surplus food, put a ban on alcohal
Herbert Hoover headed this with the goal to conserve food for troops and Allies
War Industries Board
increased industrial production by 20%
created by Congress to ensure troops got supplies they need
Debt/Bonds
U.S. went into a debt of $25.5 billion
Liberty Bonds were created to help pay for war

The Military

Fighting
U.S. troops aided the French in stopping Germany
Women's roles
Worked as nurses, typists, radio operators, electricians, and telegraphers
French-speaking women controlled switchboards
Discrimination
Hispanics were brought to Georgia or New Mexico to better their english
Only a few African American regiments were trained, and they were trained seperately
Training
There was a shortage of supplies when training began
New soldiers were trained intensely everyday
Selective Service Act was passed
May 18,1917
Stated men between 21 and 30 were to be drafted into armed forces

Public Opinion

Shenck VS. U.S.
court ruled against him, saying there are limits to the amendment
He challenged the conviction as a violation of the first amendment
Charles Shenck of the American Socialist Party was convicted of violating the Espionage Act.
Sedition Act
1918, made it illegal for Americans to produce and disloyal language criticizing the gov., the flag, or the military
Espionage Act
1917, punishing people for aiding the enemy or refusing military duty
Anti-German
Dachshunds=liberty pups, hamburgers=liberty steaks, sauerkraut=liberty cabbage
schools stopped teaching German and stopped playing music composed by Germans
CPI
headed by George Creel, it was meant to encourage Americans to support the war
created by Wilson to produce nationwide propaganda