Chapter 21-2 Supporting the War Effort Flashcards
What steps did the United States government take to prepare the nation for war?
The US government began to increase the size of its military and increase production from agriculture and industry to prepare for the war.
How did the Selective Service Act change the military?
It increased the size of the forces and made them increasingly diverse, reflecting the make-up of the nation.
How were African American soldiers treated differently by the French and American governments?
The US government assigned most African Americans to noncombat duties and restricted their opportunities. The French government honored the bravery of some African American soldiers with its highest honor.
How did the US build its military force?
The US built its military by passing the Selective Service Act, which created a national draft.
How did Hoover’s “wheatless Mondays” and “meatless Tuesdays” contribute to the war effort?
They encouraged Americans to conserve food resources for civilians and troops.
How did the war change the American labor force?
Women joined the workforce in jobs traditionally held by men, and hundreds of thousands of African Americans migrated to the Northeast and Midwest for factory jobs.
What was the role of the War Industries Board?
The War Industries Board oversaw industries producing and transporting war-related goods to ensure the availability of resources needed for the war.
How did the government build public support for the war effort?
The government created propaganda to encourage support for and suppressed criticism of the war.
What steps did the US take to mobilize for the war?
It mobilized the military through the Selective Service Act, managed the war effort by ensuring that industry could provide supplies, and shaped public opinion with calls to patriotism and suppression of criticism.
How did the government suppress dissent during World War I?
The government closed newspaper offices and jailed people who expressed antiwar views.
