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World War I Era Initiatives and Policies in the United States

Learn about the significant events and organizations during the U.S. involvement in WWI, including the Selective Service Act, Liberty Bonds, War Industries Board, National War Labor Board, and more.

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World War I Era Initiatives and Policies in the United States

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  1. II. U.S. Involvement

  2. E. Selective Service Act (May, 1917) A military draft of men ages 21-30. 2.8 million drafted 2 million volunteer

  3. F. Liberty Bonds Special war bonds to borrow money for the war. Raised more than $20 billion dollars.

  4. G. War Industries Board • Regulated war-related production; raw materials, production and fixed prices. • National War Labor Board- settled labor disputes. • War Labor Policies Board- set standards for wages, hours, and work conditions

  5. Food Administration a. Price Controls- system of pricing b. Rationing- distribution of goods c. Daylight Savings Time- increase daylight hours for work production

  6. H. Committee on Public Information Headed by former muckraker George Creel. Rally support for the war.

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