How did the United States government mobilize for WWI

By Alex DeLuca

  • the U.S. joined WWI

  • Period: to

    U.S. dept went from $1.2 billion to $25.5 billion

  • Period: to

    Union membership increased by about 60 percent

  • Period: to

    Influenza epidemic rises, killing 675,000 Americans

  • Period: to

    women take many of the jobs once owned by men

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    George Creel established propaganda posters to influence citizens

  • the famous “I want you” poster is introduced

  • the War Revenue Act was passed

    Established higher taxes

  • National War Labor Board was created

    judged disputes between workers and management

  • Eighteenth Amendment was passed

    prohibits the production of alcohol