• War Industries Board
• Regulated businesses to eliminate waste and non-essential goods; developed new industries needed for the war effort
• War Finance
Corporation
• Loaned public funds to businesses who were making war materials

• Emergency Fleet Corporation
• Built ships faster than the Germans could sink them
• Railroad Administration
• Took over operation of Railroads; reorganized lines, and controlled rates and wages
• National War Labor Board and War Labor
Policies Board
• wanted to keep labor disputes to a minimum; arbitrated disputes between workers and employers, established general policies affecting wages, hours, and working conditions

• Fuel Administration
• Stimulated a larger output of coal and oil and encouraged conservation in their use
• Food Administration
• Expanded agriculture and reduced hoarding and waste of food; encouraged people to plant “Victory Gardens” and sponsored wheat less and meatless days.
• There was NO rationing during WW I.

• Committee on Public
Information
• Distributed leaflets, had rallies, and speeches to describe our war aims and denounced Germany
• Propaganda

• Selective Service Act
• All men between the age of 18 and 45 had to register.
• 24 million were registered
• 2.8 million were drafted.
• 4.7 million men served in the armed forces during WW I.

• Sale of War Bonds
• These were used to raise money for the war. There were 4 “Liberty” loans and one “Victory” loan.
• $21 billion was borrowed by the government.
• Submission of the
Prohibition Agreement
• No alcoholic beverages were made during WW I in the US in order to conserve grain.

• Espionage and Sedition Acts
• Provided penalties up to $10,000 in fines, and/or up to 20 years in prison for anyone convicted of:
• Interfering with the sale of war bonds
• Attempting to curtail production
• Criticizing the war effort or the US government.
• 1597 people were arrested.
• 31 received prison sentences of 10-20 years.