Homefront Efforts and Challenges During World War I

The video discusses the homefront activities during World War I, focusing on rationing, Victory Gardens, war bonds, and the Selective Service Act. It also covers the controversial Espionage Act and its impact on free speech, highlighting the Supreme Court case Schneck vs. United States.

What was the primary purpose of rationing during World War I?

• To promote local businesses

• To ensure fair distribution of food

• To increase food exports

• To reduce food prices

What was the main goal of Victory Gardens during the war?

• To reduce the need for store-bought food

• To provide food for local markets

• To compete with commercial farms

• To beautify neighborhoods

What did the government use to encourage citizens to grow Victory Gardens?

• Community workshops

• Tax incentives

• Free seeds

• Propaganda posters

How did war bonds help the government during World War I?

• By reducing taxes

• By providing loans to the government

• By stabilizing the stock market

• By increasing consumer spending

What age group was required to register for the Selective Service Act during World War I?

• 18 to 25 years

• 21 to 30 years

• 25 to 35 years

• 30 to 40 years

What was the penalty for not registering for the Selective Service Act?

• A fine

• Loss of voting rights

• Community service

• Imprisonment

What was a major criticism of the Espionage Act?

• It favored certain political groups

• It was too lenient on spies

• It limited freedom of speech

• It increased taxes

What was the outcome of Schneck vs. United States?

• The Espionage Act was repealed

• Freedom of speech was deemed absolute

• The Selective Service Act was declared unconstitutional

• The First Amendment can be limited during wartime

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding free speech in Schneck vs. United States?

• It is protected unless it criticizes the government

• It is only protected during peacetime

• It can be restricted if it poses a clear and present danger

• It is always protected

What was the purpose of the Espionage Act during World War I?

• To protect military secrets

• To promote international alliances

• To encourage espionage

• To limit criticism of the war