Another agency that regulated the economy during the war was the Railroad Administration which controlled the railroads, the Fuel Administration monitored coal supplies and rationed heating oil and gasoline. Wilson set up the Food Administration to conserve and produce food.

There were more economic opportunities up North due to its land of cities. Besides the enhancement of economic development, black men and women wanted to escape the fear they faced in the South. Men wanted to leave the constant fear of lynching and women wanted to escape the fear of sexual abuse. African Americans sought freedom and that could not be found in the South (Hine).

Lasting peace in Europe was difficult to achieve due to the treatment of Germany which weakened the Treaty of Versailles’ ability to provide for Europe. The treaty contained many basic flaws which created postwar international problems eventually leading to the Second World War. The treaty contained a war-guilt clause which forced Germany to admit sole responsibility for starting World War l and causing all damage. It was also impossible for Germany to pay all of the reparations. There was also unfair treatment towards Russia and they suffered higher casualties than any other nation. Lastly, the treaty ignored the claims of colonized people for self-determination. Many people opposed the treaty because they believed it was too harsh. Others believed it was a sell-out to imperialism. The United States ended up signing a separate treaty with Germany in 1921 after Wilson was no longer president. The US never joined the League of Nations.