Government Agencies during WWI

War Industries Board

allocated raw materials, eliminated waste, expanded production

Railroad Administration

controlled and unified railroad operations

Committee of Public Information

goal was to get people to hate Germans and support the war effort (government bias)

Food Administration

increased farm output, encouraged public conservation (esp. of meat and wheat)

Fuel Administration

increased production of fossil fuels and fought wastefulness

Espionage and Sedition Acts

intended to prohibit interference with military operations or recruitment, to prevent insubordination in the military, and to prevent the support of United States enemies during wartime

War Labor Board

mediated labor disputes to head off possible work stoppages

Shipping Board

responsible for transport of troops and materials to Europe