The U.S. Goes "Over There" - Unit 6

Multiple Select

Which of the following were exemptions from the Selective Service Act draft?

• Dependents

• Essential workers

• Religious objectors

• College students

Multiple Choice

Which agency set production targets and allocated resources for the production of war supplies?

• Railroad Administration

• War Industries Board

• National Labor War Board

• Fuel Administration

Multiple Choice

What was one major achievement of the National Labor War Board during World War I?

• Established eight-hour workday

• Ended union membership

• Banned rationing

• Introduced income tax

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a method used by the Committee of Public Information to shape public perception during World War I?

• Propaganda through artists, writers, and filmmakers

• Military recruitment drives

• Direct government censorship of newspapers

• Economic sanctions against Germany

Multiple Choice

What were the main legal restrictions imposed by the Espionage Act and Sedition Act during World War I?

• Prohibited criticism of the government and aiding the enemy

• Banned all forms of public assembly

• Required all citizens to serve in the military

• Outlawed the use of foreign languages