1. War Industries Board- they strongly encouraged companies to mass produce and standardize their products, and the efficiency of the economy increased by 20 percent under these ideas. Retail prices increased, though.
2. Railroad Administration- controlled the railroads
3. Fuel Administration- monitored coal supplies and regulated distribution of gasoline. Also introduced daylight savings time, first proposed by Benjamin Franklin, to take advantage of longer summer days.
4. National War Labor Board- regulated workers, and removed their exempt from the draft if they violated orders; they had to "work or fight." Also fought to get better working conditions for the laborers. Fought for an 8 hour work day, promoted safety inspections, and enforced the child labor ban.
5. Food Administration- made one day "meatless," one day "sweetless," two days "wheatless," and two days "porkless." Raised wheat prices, so farmers in turn added 40 million acres. Income increased 30 percent.
6. Committee on Public Information- Printed large amounts of Government run propaganda to support the war. Promoted patriotism, but enraged some others that opposed the war.
7. Espionage and Sedition Acts- Prevented people from speaking out against the Government and the war, and therefore stifled those opposed to the war
Briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George Creel are significant historical figures.
Briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George Creel are significant historical figures.
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