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Imperialism and World War I — Test

Question 8 • US History Studies Since 1877

Which best describes the main effect of the draft between 1917 and 1919?

Answer
A
The draft dramatically increased the size of the American armed forces.
B
The draft caused the American people to distrust the Germans.
C
The draft reassured Americans that the president would support the troops.
D
The draft led to American entry into World War I.

Explanation

The Selective Service Act of 1917 required men to register for military service, allowing the United States to rapidly expand its armed forces during World War I. The draft therefore dramatically increased the size of the American military. It followed the U.S. entry into the war rather than causing it, so D reverses the sequence.

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