what was created toensure productions of vital war materials and resolve labor disputes
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Henry Clay
to avoid a civil war
It didn't resolve any disputes. This hopeful attempt to resolve the slavery dispute through a local vote resulted in intimidation and bloodshed. It unfortunately demonstrated that the issue would be settled only through war.
Failed to resolve key issues and created resentments between countries
During World War I, the War Industries Board (WIB) had significant powers to coordinate and oversee production and procurement of war-related goods. It had the authority to allocate resources, set priorities, and establish production quotas for industries involved in war production. The WIB could also regulate prices, control raw materials, and resolve labor disputes to ensure an efficient and effective mobilization effort for the war.