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American Homefront Policies During WW1

Use this activity to help you remember what America did at home to ready for war in Europe.

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Espionage ActLaw that punished anyone found guilty of helping an enemy
War Industries BoardOrganization that regulated industry and manufacturing so that raw materials and other supplies were used for the war effort rather than civilian use.
Fuel AdministrationOrganization that regulated the use of energy supplies and encouraged conserving (Hooverizing)
Creel CommitteeCreated propaganda (poster, speeches, rallies) that encouraged people to support the war effort in every way possible.
Selective Service ActCreated a draft that required all men between the ages of 21 and 30 to sign up for military service.
Trading With The Enemy ActLaw that allowed the U.S. Post Office to censor all mail to or from foreign countries.
Food AdministrationOrganization that: Set crop prices, Regulated food production, Shipped food to Europe, Encouraged rationing and conserving, Hooverizing
Sedition ActLaw that made disloyal, abusive, or profane speech about the U.S.A. or its symbols illegal
Liberty LoansWere government bonds that allowed civilians to loan money to the government to pay for the war effort


Mrs. Jennifer Dorman

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