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World War I

Supporting the War. World War I. Building the Military. Mobilizing for War The United States had the largest navy, but the 16 th largest army Congress passes the Selective Service Act in which requires young men between 21 and 30 to register for the military draft. Building the Military.

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World War I

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  1. Supporting the War World War I

  2. Building the Military • Mobilizing for War • The United States had the largest navy, but the 16th largest army • Congress passes the Selective Service Act in which requires young men between 21 and 30 to register for the military draft

  3. Building the Military • Women in the Military • Women were not allowed to fight in the war, but volunteered in clerical and Nursing jobs • Jeanette Rankin of Montana became the 1st women elected to Congress, was against the war

  4. Building the Military • A Diverse Force • About one in every five recruits had been born in foreign countries • Native Americans were not American citizens at the time so they did not have to be drafted, but would still volunteer to fight

  5. Building the Military • African Americans Serve • Even though African Americans faced racism and discrimination they would still register to fight for the United States • Most were sent to all-black units or were recruited for non combat duties

  6. Building the Military • Education in the Military • One in four draftees were illiterate and could not read newspapers or write letters to their families • The Military was able to educate these people to read and write

  7. Managing the War Effort • Managing Food Supplies • Many Americans were encouraged to conserve food supplies by observing, “wheat-less Mondays” and “meatless Tuesdays” • Many people grew victory gardens, growing their own vegetables and fruits

  8. Managing the War Effort • Producing for War • The War Industries Board was created by President Wilson to provide shortages in ammunition and supplies • Women would take on roles for men who fought in the war, and half a million African Americans left the south to work in factories of the north

  9. Shaping Public Opinion • Calling on Patriotism • 75,000 “four minute men” were recruited to deliver patriotic speeches at public places • Artists also created Propaganda Posters such as the “Uncle Sam wants You!” • Liberty Bonds were created to help finance the war

  10. Shaping Public Opinion • Suppressing Dissent • The government wanted to suppress anti-war criticisms and created the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917 & 1918 • War fever collided with personal freedoms

  11. Shaping Public Opinion • Anti-German Hysteria • Many German Americans were criticized, discriminated against, harassed, and even assaulted because of WWI

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