1. US Preparations
US History II

2. Do Now:
Aside from joining the military, what do you think would be some ways you could help your nation in a time of war?

3. 1917 - Selective Service Act
3 million men are drafted
18 to 45 years old
No riots
“Conscientious Objectors” / Sergeant Alvin York

4. The War Industries Board
Bernard Baruch – Head of the Agency
US government and businessmen cooperating to maximize war production
Set production quotas & conserved raw materials

5. Fuel Administration “Gasless Sundays” “Heatless Mondays”
“Lightless Nights”
Daylight savings is created

6. Sacrificing for Soldiers
Food Administration:
Herbert Hoover
Meatless, sweetless, porkless, wheatless days declared
“Hooverizing”
Voluntary food conservation / Victory Gardens”

7. Liberty Loans
Government bonds to help finance the war effort

8. Committee on Public Information
George Creel – Head of the Agency
Paintings, posters, cartoons in favor of the war
Choirs, Boy Scouts, Social Clubs