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- 7. One of the organizations that raised over $3 million dollars in one bond drive.
- 9. This act allowed the government the authority to ban newspapers and magazines from obstructing the draft.
- 11. This food item was called a “Liberty Steaks” because its name was too German.
- 12. The federal government encouraged people to buy bonds in the ___________ Bond campaign.
- 14. Mass movement of Black Americans to the South to cities in the North and the West.
- 16. This act made it a federal offense to criticize the Constitution, the government, the American uniform, or the flag.
- 17. The United States had to engage in a massive __________ effort at the start of WWI to build its army.
- 19. This area in New York City was the center of the music publishing industry during WW1 and cranked out over 14,000 pieces of sheet music related to the war.
- 20. Americans were urged to eat less ________ and bread in order to help save these items for the troops.
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- 1. Many African Americans joined in __________ against racial injustice on the home front and abroad.
- 2. WW1 inspired an outbreak of _____________ and xenophobia that targeting German immigrants.
- 3. The Women’s ________ ________ brought more than 20,000 city and town women to rural America to take over farm work after men were called to the war.
- 4. People were encouraged to join the American ____ __________ to help injured soldiers.
- 5. The ____________ were very picky about their selection process for women. The women were often referred to as ‘100% Girls’ because they had to be perfect in every way.
- 6. WW1 was the first time in American history in which _________ were officially allowed to join the US military.
- 8. The ____________ Service Act, passed in 1917, allowed the government to start drafting citizens into required military service.
- 10. Black Americans served in _______________ units during WW1, mostly as support troops.
- 13. Americans were encouraged to grow their own _____________ to supply them with fruits and vegetables during the war.
- 15. The sale of these helped fund the war--over $17 billion was raised through their sale.
- 18. Even with its late entry in the war, the U.S. produced more of these than any other country.
