WWI - The War at Home

1. War Industries Board- The War Industries Board helped companies to increase productivity and profits.

2. Railroad Administration- The Railroad Administration controlled railroad industries and was related to the War Industries Board.

3. Fuel Administration- The Fuel Administration helped fuel producing companies to increase productivity and profits.

4. National War Labor Board- The National War Labor Board helped to improve working conditions, but the downside for the laborers was that they were forced to work or join the military

5. Food Administration- The Food Administration encouraged people to use food more efficiently, which helped farmers to increase sales.

6. Committee on Public Information- The Committee on Public Information was a propaganda agency. The CoPI was successful in disseminating the war.

7. Espionage and Sedition Acts- The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited free speech and the a break in these limitations would result in harsh punishment. Everyone was supportive of the war at the time, which caused the acts to remain uncontested.

Bernard M. Baruch was the head of the War Industries Board, making him a significant historical figure. His actions were the precendent of other agencies and laws such as the Railroad Administration, Food Administration, Fuel Administration, the National War Labor Board, and most likely a few others.
George Creel was the leader of the Committee on Public Information, which made him a significant historical figure, as the CoPI was helpful in promoting the Espionage and Sedition Acts. Because of him, America became militaristic and more imperialistic.