Russia's Exit from WWI

• Legislative Changes:
  • National Defense Act (June 1916): Increased army size.
  • Naval Construction Act: Focused on expanding naval power.

Key U.S. Battles

• Belleau Wood: June 1-26, 1918
• Second Battle of the Marne: July 15 - August 6, 1918
• St. Mihiel: September 12-16, 1918
• Argonne Forest: September 26 - November 11, 1918
• General John J. Pershing's Role:
  • Led the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), arrived in France in June 1918.

Major Laws and Acts

• Selective Service Act (1917):
  • Age range for drafting and expansion in 1918.

The War at Home

• Financing the War:
  • Liberty Bonds:
  • Public sales and promise of repayment.
  • Tax increases to fund the war effort.
• Great Migration (1916-1970):
  • Movement from the South to Northeast/Midwest for job opportunities.
• Food Administration Efforts:
  • Initiatives for conservation:
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