作者：Madilyn Matiko 4 年以前
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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.
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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
