How were unions helped by Americas entrance into World War I?
To allow for the uninterrupted production of war materials, the government put pressure on companies with war contracts to permit unionization-to raise pay, and to shorten the work day to 8 hours-to keep the workers satisfied. 47. What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917? to greatly increase the size of the army-it created a draft to draft eligible men into the armed services 48. Why were many Irish-Americans particularly upset by the president’s decision to enter the war on the side of the Allies? -Great Britain had refused to give Ireland its independence so many Irish Americans resented G.B. and did not want to help Great Britain 49. Why were German-Americans “confused” by America’s entrance into the war against Germany? -many, many Americans greatly admired the German culture (music, literature, history, social and physical sciences) so they had a difficult time understanding why the U.S. decided to go to war against Germany 50. What was the purpose of the Committe
