1) The U.S. mobilized for war through the Selective Service Act, which instituted the draft of men aged 18-45. Over 4.8 million troops were raised. Income taxes were also raised and Liberty Bond campaigns encouraged citizens to invest in the war effort. 2) Production of weapons was increased and citizens were asked to conserve resources to support the war through activities like Victory gardens. The Espionage and Sedition Acts suppressed anti-war speech. 3) American troops began arriving in France in June 1917 under the command of General John Pershing. The Americans helped turn the tide of the war through victories like Chateau-Thierry and the Second Battle of the Marne. Germany