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