1. The Home Front
Chapter 16
Section 2

2. Why did congress pass the Espionage Act in 1917?

3. The Draft
The Selective Service Act of May 1917 was established to draft young men for the military service
Early on men age were drafted – by late 1918 it extended to include men age 18-45

4. By November 1918 more than 24 million had registered for the draft
From those a lottery selected 3 million to serve in the war

6. Do you believe it is the responsibility of all abled bodied individuals to serve in the military, or should they have the choice to abstain?

7. African Americans in the War
Many had no choice where to serve – only the Navy and Army accepted recruits
Served as laborers, delivery personnel, messengers, and in the kitchen (within the navy)

8. African Americans in the War
Several regiments were loaned out to the French and saw combat
The 369th Regiment or “Harlem Hell Fighters” was cited most for their bravery and as the first to reach the Rhine River in Germany

11. Sergeant Henry Johnson, 369th Infantry ("Harlem Hellfighters"), who single-handedly fought off a German raiding party to save his comrade, Private Needham Roberts, 1918.

12. African Americans Post-War
Frustrated at the freedoms that they experienced, but did not return to in the US
Experience (and freedom) overseas led to the early beginnings of the Civil Rights movement

13. A small number worked in the signal corps (communications)
Women in the War
Filled a variety of roles in the war effort including caregivers (nurses) and home defense
A small number worked in the signal corps (communications)

14. Telephone Operators

15. Navy Nurses aboard USS George Washington in 1918

16. How did Congress ensure that the United States would have enough troops to serve in World War I?

17. Complete a graphic organizer to identify the effects of the war on the American workforce.
U.S. Groups
Effects
Women
African Americans
Hispanics