Flashcards in WWI Review Deck (41)
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In __ __ __, the Supreme Court interpreted the First Amendment and explored the limits of free speech
Schenck vs. United States
32
In 1918 the __ __ was ratified, banning the "manufacture, sale or transportation" of alcohol in the US
18th Amendment
33
The Committee on Public Information launched a nationwide campaign of __, which included posters, newspaper stories, speeches, and other materials designed to influence people's opinions
propoganda
34
In Schenck vs United States, the Supreme Court ruled that Charles Schenck's opposition to gov't war policies was a violation of the __ __ and wasn't protected by the First Amendment
Sedition Act
35
The War Revenue Act of 1917 established very high __
taxes
36
During the month of October 1918 alone, __ killed nearly 200,000 Americans
influenza
37
One way the US gov't raised money for the war was through the sale of __ __ to the public
Liberty Bonds
38
Bernard Baruch, a Wall Street business leader, was the head of the __ __ __, which regulated all materials needed for the war effort
War Industries Board
39
Daylight saving time and "heatless Mondays" were introduced in order to encourage conservation of __
fuel
40
Eugene V Debs, the head of the __ __, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for criticizing the US gov'ts prosecution of Americans under the Espionage Act
Socialist Party
41
