jan 1, 1920 - Industry and Labor; Finance

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Using an imperialist declaration president Wilson declared war between Germany and the United States, arguing that Germany's tactics through submarine warfare will destroy mankind, and the US involvement will preserve democracy for the world. With this declaration the US needed to create plans to mobilize. They began with industry and labor, where groups and teams were built to plan the economy in cases of economic downfall. In addition, groups were prioritized in certain areas such as one group was in charge of food administration, another industry, another conserving coal, railroads, and job loss. There was one main challenge with engaging in such a big war, the cost. Wilson was challenged by raising $33 billion in two years somehow. This was gathered through loans taxes and propaganda to influence Americans into being patriotic and taking part in Liberty bonds.

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