World War I and the American War Effort

What industries saw a rise in wages during the war years?

• A) Metal trades, shipbuilding, and meatpacking

• B) Clerks, managers, and lawyers

• C) Coal mines and shipyards

• D) Cab drivers and delivery truck drivers

What was the purpose of the National War Labor Board?

• A) To increase wages for nonunion workers

• B) To improve safety conditions in factories

• C) To deal with disputes between labor and management

• D) To recruit workers for the war effort

What role did women play in the war effort?

• A) They worked in munitions factories and as cab drivers

• B) They served in the Red Cross and planted victory gardens

• C) They fought on the front lines alongside men

• D) They volunteered in the peace movement

What was the 'Great Migration'?

• A) The movement of African Americans from the South to the North

• B) The recruitment of workers for shipyards and munitions plants

• C) The migration of women to find jobs in factories

• D) The movement of white-collar workers to unionized industries

What was the goal of building the navy during the war?

• A) To reduce shipping losses caused by U-Boats

• B) To transport troops to Europe

• C) To establish a convoy system

• D) To lay a barrier of mines across the North Sea

What role did American troops play in the war?

• A) They served as replacements for Allied casualties

• B) They fought as an independent force under General Pershing

• C) They primarily worked in shipyards and factories

• D) They focused on providing food for the soldiers

What was the purpose of rationing during the war?

• A) To conserve resources for the war effort

• B) To increase food production on farms

• C) To reduce the cost of living for citizens

• D) To encourage citizens to plant victory gardens

Why were American soldiers in World War I called 'doughboys'?

• A) Because they were known for their love of doughnuts

• B) Because they were skilled bakers in the army

• C) Because they used dough to keep their belts white

• D) Because they were often covered in mud and dirt

What impact did the American forces have on the war?

• A) They helped stop the German advance towards Paris

• B) They introduced trench warfare tactics to the Allies

• C) They primarily focused on defending the Eastern front

• D) They played a minor role in the overall war effort

How many American soldiers were lost in battle during World War I?

• A) 48,000

• B) 62,000

• C) 100

• D) 200,000