World War I Quiz

What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information during World War I?

• To gain public support for the war effort

• To oppose U.S. involvement in the war

• To promote isolationism

• To restrict immigration

Which laws were passed to limit freedoms and control anti-war sentiments during World War I?

• • The Emancipation Proclamation and the Monroe Doctrine

• The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act

• The Selective Service Act and the Labor Act

• The Prohibition Act and the Equal Rights Act

Who was affected by the Selective Service Act?

• • Women and children

• Men between the ages of 21 and 30

• Men over the age of 40

• Only non-U.S. citizens

How did the U.S. government support the war financially?

• By lowering taxes

• By using only existing funds

• By taking loans from other countries

• By raising taxes and selling Liberty Bonds

Which organizations were involved in ensuring adequate production and distribution of essential materials and food during the war?

• • The Department of Defense and the CIA

• The War Industries Board and the Food Administration

• The National Labor Board and the Treasury Department

• The Department of Agriculture and the State Department

What impact did the war have on women and minorities in the workforce?

• It decreased job opportunities for them

• It increased job opportunities in non-combat positions

• It kept them out of the workforce entirely

• It limited them to agricultural work only

What was the main purpose of the National War Labor Board during World War I?

• To oversee the military draft

• To enforce immigration laws

• To resolve labor disputes and improve working conditions

• To manage the sale of Liberty Bonds

What was a result of the labor shortage caused by World War I?

• A decrease in factory production

• A reduction in the need for food supplies

• New job opportunities for women and minorities

• The closing of many businesses