World War I Homefront Policies

The video discusses the U.S. preparation for World War I, focusing on the country's entry into the war in 1917, the concept of a war of attrition, and the importance of industrial and military mobilization. It highlights the Selective Service Act, home front efforts like food and fuel rationing, and the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion. The video also covers the legal measures taken to suppress dissent, such as the Espionage and Sedition Acts, and their implications for free speech, culminating in the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States.

What was the primary strategy of World War I before the U.S. entered the conflict?

• Blitzkrieg

• War of attrition

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act passed by the U.S. in 1917?

• To increase agricultural production

• To regulate industrial output

• To promote international trade

• To draft men into military service

How did the U.S. government ensure the production of necessary war materials during World War I?

• By importing materials from allies

• By nationalizing all industries

• By establishing the War Industries Board

• By reducing domestic consumption

What was the main purpose of Liberty Bonds during World War I?

• To support post-war reconstruction

• To stabilize the stock market

• To finance the U.S. war effort

• To provide loans to allied countries

Which organization was created to influence public opinion in favor of the U.S. war effort?

• The Department of Defense

• The Committee of Public Information

• The Federal Reserve

• The War Industries Board

What was a significant consequence of the propaganda efforts during World War I in the U.S.?

• Greater support for the Central Powers

• A rise in pacifist movements

• Increased immigration from Europe

• Anti-German sentiment and actions

What did the Espionage Act make illegal during World War I?

• Criticizing the government

• Aiding the enemy

• Trading with neutral countries

• Joining the military

What was the main legal challenge against the Sedition Act?

• It limited religious freedom

• It imposed unfair taxes

• It restricted freedom of speech

• It violated the right to bear arms

Who was a notable figure arrested under the Espionage Act for opposing the draft?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Henry Ford

• Eugene V. Debs

What precedent regarding free speech was established by the Supreme Court during World War I?

• Free speech is absolute

• Free speech can be limited during wartime

• Free speech is only for citizens

• Free speech applies to all forms of media