Page 6: War Production and Economic Organization

The page details the transformation of American industry and economy for war production, including military contracting and resource management.

Example: The war effort led to significant economic reorganization, including Hoover's food supply management and McAdoo's railroad administration.

Highlight: The military's reliance on private industry contracts marked a new era in military-industrial relations.

Page 7: Social Changes and Public Information

This section covers the social impact of the war, including African American migration and government propaganda efforts.

Highlight: Approximately 6 million African Americans migrated from the South to the North during this period, seeking economic opportunities and fleeing racial violence.

Example: The Committee on Public Information used slogans like "Save the Wheat" and "Help the Fleet" to mobilize public support.

Page 4: Civil Liberties and Wartime Restrictions

The page focuses on domestic policies implemented during the war, particularly regarding civil liberties and national security measures.

Vocabulary: Nativism - the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

Definition: The Espionage Act of 1917 and Sedition Act of 1918 significantly restricted civil liberties during wartime.

Page 3: US Entry and Home Front Response

This page examines the factors that drew America into the war and the domestic response to international events.

Highlight: Wilson initially declared American neutrality, stating the nation would remain "impartial in thought as well as in action."

Example: The sinking of the Lusitania, a British passenger ship with American casualties, marked a crucial turning point in US public opinion.

Definition: U-boat - German submarine warfare technology that threatened international shipping and ultimately helped draw America into the war.