18.3 - The Home Front

Select the two major ways America raised funds for World War I:

• War Revenue Act of 1917

• Liberty Bonds

• 19th Amendment

• Prohibition

Answer explanation

The War Revenue Act of 1917 placed extremely high taxes on American income. This increased federal revenue by 400% within two years.

Liberty bonds are seen as a type of loan to the federal government. This encouraged Americans to save during wartime while providing the government with immediate money supply. Liberty bonds brought in almost $17 billion during America's involvement in WWI.

TRUE or FALSE: The War Industries Board (WIB) had the authority to regulate all materials needed in the war effort.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"The policies and rules of the WIB managed to increase American industrial production by about 20%. The military could select any of the goods that were produced. Once the military's needs were met, any remaining goods could be used by civilans."

This act gave government the power to set prices and establish production controls for food and for the fuels needed to run military machines....

• Level Up Act

• Lever Food and Fuel Control Act

• Less Food for All Act

Answer explanation

Because of its success, government would also create the Food and Fuel Administration boards. Their jobs were to ensure there was enough of each for the Allied military effort.

Who became the major supplier of the Allied war effort?

Answer explanation

United States was able to produce and collect the supplies needed for the war effort. This was a much needed boost for the struggling allies as well as the American economy.

Wilson created this board to settle disruptions and arguments between workers and management:

• Women's War Board

• Supreme Court

• National War Labor Board

Answer explanation

The board would go on to establish the eight-hour workday, urged that businesses recognize labor unions, and promoted equal pay for women who did equal work.

Two groups who made major contributions in America during the war....

Answer explanation

They filled the jobs left vacant (open) by the men who went off to fight in the war. Their work helped them gain support from government once the war was over, specifically women.

The Espionage & Sedition Acts challenged this civil liberty...

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech

Answer explanation

The court case Schenck v United States (1919) backed the acts, stating the speech could be limited if it endangered the government, soldiers, or war effort.