US history 6-2

men had to register for draft but....

when called upon 12% didnt reply, others court-marshaled and imprisoned

Bernard Baruch

An influential Wall street investment broker who reported to the Pres

Schenck vs Us

Court ruled that 1st amendment freedom of speech may not always apply

there was prejudice against ___ ____

German Americans

how the war affected americans at home

Regulatory: council of national defense oversaw agriculture industrial production, and their transportation. Increased prices depression. Military draft shape of public opinion

how did the Supreme court justify restrictions of the Sedition Act?

They limited freedom of speech further and made it unlawful to use "disloyal, profane, or abusive language" about the Am. gov, the constitution, or military forces

Selective Service Act

act passed by congress authorizing a draft of young men for military service

George Creel

appointed direct of CPI by wilson

how did americans support the war?

by enlisting in the army. men would do this because they felt it was the patriotic thing to do

CPI: committee of public info

gov agency created during WWI to encourage Americans to support the war

Mexican Americans

migrated into Southwest expanse of agricultural demand created opportunities for farm labor

Great Migration

movement of Af Ams from rural south to indus north

shortage of men and close of immigration=

opportunities for women in workforce

espionage act

passed by congress enacting severe penalties for anyone engaged in disloyal or treasonable activities

Conscientious objector

person who refuses to fight in war dur to moral or religious beliefs

CPI did not encourage what?

public debate about war