The War at Home

What age range was required to register under the Selective Service Act?

• 16-40

• 18-45

• 20-50

• 21-55

What was the effect of the Selective Service Act on the army size?

• It decreased the size

• It doubled the size

• It increased the size to over 4 million

• It had no effect

What was the primary goal of the propaganda published by the CPI?

• To support Wilsonian war aims

• To promote peace negotiations

• To encourage economic growth

• To recruit international allies

Who proposed the universal male conscription?

• President Roosevelt

• President Wilson

• President Truman

• President Eisenhower

What significant challenge did the Harlem Hellfighters face in the communities where they trained?

• Lack of equipment

• Discrimination

• Language barriers

• Poor leadership

What award did the Harlem Hellfighters receive for their service in World War I?

• Medal of Honor

• Croix de Guerre

• Purple Heart

• Distinguished Service Cross

What was the primary reason for African Americans migrating north during the Great Migration?

• Better climate

• War-related industry jobs

• Educational opportunities

• Political freedom

What forms of propaganda did the CPI publish?

• Posters and movies

• Books and newspapers

• Radio broadcasts and speeches

• Pamphlets and flyers

What was the main theme of the document?

• Economic growth

• Women’s contribution during wartime

• Political alliances

• Technological advancements

Who headed the Food Administration during the war effort?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Woodrow Wilson

• Harry S. Truman