Question

what was the committee on public information (1917 - 1919)?

a. it was an independent government agency created to influence public opinion to support the us in the war.

b. it was a federal government agency that kept the public updated on the new and ongoing war strategies.

c. it was an independent agency created by socialists to influence public opinion against the us joining the war.

d. it was a government agency created to coordinate exports and imports for american and allied use.

Explanation:

The Committee on Public Information (CPI), also known as the Creel Committee, was established in 1917 during World War I. Its main purpose was to influence public opinion to support the United States' participation in the war. Option A correctly states it was an independent government agency created for this purpose. Option B is incorrect as it was not mainly about updating on war strategies. Option C is wrong because it was not created by socialists to oppose the war. Option D describes a different agency (related to trade coordination, not the CPI).

Answer:

A. It was an independent government agency created to influence public opinion to support the US in the war.