1. How did the U.S. fight World War I at home and abroad?

2. During WWI, 4.8 million Americans served and 116,000 were killed (out of 8.5 million that were killed in total).

3. 2.8 million draftees served
In order to raise an army for the U.S., Congress passed the Selective Service Act, which allowed men to be called to service by a draft.
Men ages 18 – 45 registered;
2.8 million draftees served

4. Women, African Americans, and retirees filled factory jobs left behind by men serving.

5. Propaganda was used to encourage Americans to support the war effort.

6. Raid on a home under the Espionage Act
In order to silence critics of the war effort, the Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were passed.
Raid on a home under the Espionage Act

7. Justice Oliver Wendell
In the case Schenck v. United States (1919), the Supreme Court ruled that limits could be placed on freedom of speech when it causes “clear and present danger”.
Charles Schenck
Justice Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Jr.