Defining Moment
1917-1919
1917-1919
Progressive Era to New Era Era
Defining Moment
What Americans Were Trying To Do
Mobilize money for war while broadening public participation in federal finance.
What Happened
The United States financed World War I through taxes, borrowing, and Liberty Bond campaigns. The bond drives marketed public debt as patriotic participation.
How Public Finance Made It Possible
Citizen bond finance helped the federal government mobilize vast wartime resources quickly.
What This EnabledAmericans participated financially in the warsaw federal finance enter daily civic
How Americans BenefitedAmericans participated financially in the warsaw federal finance enter daily civic
Anchor Events
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