The Selective Service Act of 1917 Authorized the Armed Forces

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Selective Service Act of 1917 authorized the armed forces to conscript

• A) more than five million men and women.
• B) all young men.
• C) African Americans and veterans of the Spanish-American War.
• D) only those who were already serving in the country's reserve units.

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Definitions:

Industrial Capitalists

Individuals or entities investing in industries for production, with the aim of generating profit through ownership of capital goods.

Labor Unions

Organizations formed by workers from related fields to protect their common interests and improve their working conditions through collective bargaining.

Bank Failures

occur when banks are unable to meet their obligations to depositors and creditors and must close or be taken over by regulatory agencies.

Farm Subsidies

Financial assistance from the government to farmers to supplement their income, manage the supply of agricultural commodities, and influence the cost and supply of such commodities.