| A | B |
|---|
| April 6, 1917 | U.S. declared war on Germany |
| Civil Liberties | Rights that citizens have |
| Food Administration | Encourage farmers to produce more food & encourage the public to eat less. |
| Fuel Administration | In charge of boosting coal & oil production, while encouraging people to conserve |
| March 1917 | Germany sank 4 American ships |
| Selective Service Act | Required all men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service. |
| Victory Gardens | Designed to raise your own vegetables - provide for your needs |
| War Industries Board | In charge of producing & purchasing all war supplies for both the Allies & the U.S. |
| Zimmerman Note | Letter sent to German ambassador in Mexico City from the German foreign minister concerning the war. |
| Why did Americans give up many of their civil liberties during the war? | To protect against espionage & to promote National Security |
| How did children contribute to the war? | planted gardens, made bandages & first aid kits, military schools, and marched in parades |
| What were new roles women took on during the war? | Red Cross, K.C., YMCA, factories, military |
| How did the war help minorities? | created jobs |
| How did the nation's economy do while the war was going on in Europe? | Prospered - profits increased and demand soared |
| Why did the Fuel Administration start daylight savings time? | to conserve fuel |
| Tell about prices & wages during the war | Prices rose but wages rose faster |
| How did farmers profit by the war? | Farmers found an increased market for their products -- Europe |
| How did the war affect the number of jobs in America | Created new jobs - factories expanded, minorities and women could find work |
| What changes were eventually made to the Selective Service Act? | It was extended to include all men between 18 and 45 |
| What did the Zimmerman note say? | If the U.S. entered the war Mexico should ally itself with Germany & told Mexico they could have land back |
