World War 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the purpose of the War Industries Board (WIB)?

To promote propaganda.

To handle espionage activities.

To lead the food administration.

To coordinate the purchase of war supplies. (correct)

Who advised President Woodrow Wilson on national defense?

Bernard M. Baruch

The Food Administration aimed to convince people to eat more food during the war.

False

Who led the Food Administration?

Herbert Hoover Signup and view all the answers

The _____ was used to help the Food Administration grow food.

Victory Garden Signup and view all the answers

What is propaganda?

A form of communication aimed at influencing attitudes by presenting one side of a story. Signup and view all the answers

The Committee on Public Information aimed to discourage people from joining the war effort.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who was George Creel?

The head of the United States Committee on Public Information. Signup and view all the answers

The Espionage and Sedition Act allowed criticism of the war.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of many African-Americans from the South to the Northeast and Northwest due to newfound freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 1918 Influenza?

An epidemic that caused many deaths and was uncontrolled. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Schenck v. United States?

Schenck was arrested for treason and ruled against in favor of the government. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

War Industries Board (WIB)

Established on July 28, 1917, during World War I to coordinate the purchase of war supplies for the United States.

Bernard M. Baruch

Advised President Woodrow Wilson on national defense and peace terms.
Served on the Advisory Commission to the Council of National Defense.
Became chairman of the War Industries Board in 1918.

Food Administration

Aimed to encourage citizens to conserve food to support troops.
Promoted initiatives to reduce personal consumption for the benefit of soldiers overseas.

Herbert Hoover

Led the Food Administration, focusing on food conservation strategies during the war.

Victory Garden

Private gardens utilized to increase food production and support the Food Administration's efforts.

Propaganda

Aimed to influence public attitude toward war efforts by presenting a one-sided narrative.

Committee on Public Information

Established to promote war support and persuade citizens to enlist in the military.

George Creel

Investigative journalist and politician, served as head of the Committee on Public Information, promoting pro-war messaging.

Espionage and Sedition Act

Legislation that prohibited interference with military operations and criminalized anti-war speech or actions.

Great Migration

Movement of many African-Americans from the Southern states to the Northeast and Northwest, driven by the pursuit of freedom and better opportunities.

1918 Influenza

A devastating epidemic that caused widespread illness and fatalities, with no methods known for control or prevention at the time.

Schenck v. United States

A landmark Supreme Court case where journalist Charles Schenck was convicted for opposing the war; the court ruled in favor of limiting speech that posed a clear and present danger during wartime.

Description

Test your knowledge of the key terms and figures related to World War I with these flashcards. Each card provides a term and its definition, helping you to understand the important roles played during the war.