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Sunday, December 13, 2009

WWI - The War at Home

What were some things accomplished by the following wartime agencies and laws?

1. War Industries Board
It increased the American output by 20% and it did this by encouraging people to use mass production lines.
2. Railroad Administration
It controlled the railroads.
3. Fuel Administration
It helped make daylight savings time to help conserve fuel.
4. National War Labor Board
It helped encourage workers to work by telling them if they didn't work they would be drafted.
5. Food Administration
It helped concerve food by making days where certain things like meat or pork or sugar or wheat couldn't be sold.
6. Committee on Public Information
They helped energize the American people into wanting the war by spreading a ton of propaganda.
7. Espionage and Sedition Acts
These acts made it impossible for people to interfere with the war effort without fear of punishment from the government by either a high fine or jail time.
Briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George Creel are significant historical figures.
These two men helped America become a powerhouse economically and socially. Baruch helped increase the amount of supplies made and Creel gave the American people the indomitable will to keep fighting till the end.

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