Write a simple paragraph in 3 sentences ( in 4th grade writing) describing how the U.S. government managed the economy during World War I and the economic effects of that management. Consider the roles played by the Food Administration, the War Industries Board (WIB), and the War Labor Board.
During World War I, the U.S. government managed the economy by creating the Food Administration to ration food and ensure that soldiers and citizens at home had enough to eat. The War Industries Board controlled the production of war materials and helped factories shift to manufacturing items needed for the war effort. The War Labor Board helped settle disputes between workers and companies to keep factories running smoothly and prevent strikes that could disrupt the economy.
