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What was the primary purpose of the War Industries Board during World War I?

• To manage agricultural production

• To coordinate the production of war materials

• To regulate the stock market

• To oversee the draft process

Which of the following was a responsibility of the Fuel Administration during World War I?

• Rationing food supplies

• Managing coal and oil resources

• Overseeing military recruitment

• Regulating the banking system

The Great Migration during World War I primarily involved which group of people?

• European immigrants moving to the United States

• African Americans moving from the rural South to the urban North

• Women entering the workforce

• Soldiers returning from Europe

How did women contribute to the war effort during World War I?

• By serving in combat roles

• By working in factories and as nurses

• By leading military operations

• By drafting military strategies

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917?

• To establish a volunteer army

• To create a draft for military service

• To regulate the economy

• To promote international trade

What was a significant impact of the Fuel Administration's policies during World War I?

• Increased agricultural production

• Implementation of daylight saving time

• Decrease in coal production

• Expansion of the railroad system

Which organization was created to mediate labor disputes during World War I?

• National War Labor Board

• Federal Reserve Board

• Department of Labor

• American Federation of Labor

What was a key provision of the Sedition Act of 1918?

• Encouraging criticism of the government

• Prohibiting disloyal or abusive language about the U.S. government

• Promoting free speech

• Allowing unrestricted press coverage

What was the age range for men required to register for the draft under the Selective Service Act of 1917?

• 18 to 25

• 21 to 30

• 25 to 35

• 30 to 40

Which of the following was a result of the War Industries Board's efforts?

• Decreased production of war materials

• Increased efficiency in war production

• Collapse of the U.S. economy

• End of World War I