11.3 The War at Home

War Economy

Period: Jan 1, 1916 to Dec 31, 1919

Uneven treatment to workers rose from 2.5 million to 4 million, and more than 6,000 strikes broke out during the war months.

War Industries Board

Period: Jan 1, 1917 to Dec 31, 1918

War Industries Board (WIB) was established in 1917. Reorganized in 1918 under the leadership of Bernard M. Baruch. They increased U.S. industrial production by 20%.

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Period: Jan 1, 1917 to May 31, 1918

Congress passed Espionage Act and Sedition Act
A person could be fined 10,000 or 20 years in jail.

National War Labor

Feb 1, 1918

President Wilson established the National War Labor Board to deal with disputes between management and labor.

Daylight savings

Mar 1, 1918

Fuel Administartion introduced another conservation measure: Daylight-savings tim

One American's Story

Aug 12, 1918

President Wilson has ordered 7,000 troops to Russia.