the act authorized a draft of young men to build the size of the army
by the selective service act
the act authorized a draft of young men to build the size of the army
congress had begun to prepare for war by passing the selective training and service act in 1940
The signing of the tripartite pact between Germany Italy and japan led to the passage of the selective service act to further prepare the US for world war 2.
About 30 million.
the first "official" draft occured during the civil war
The Selective Service Act authorized a draft of young men to be soldiers.
The Selective Service Act authorized a draft of young men to be soldiers.
The Selective Service Act of 1917.
selective service act
The Selective Service Act, enacted in 1917 during World War I, mandated that American men aged 21 to 30 register for military service. This law allowed the U.S. government to draft soldiers to bolster its forces, significantly increasing troop numbers. The act marked a shift from voluntary enlistment to conscription, ensuring that the military could meet the demands of the war. It played a crucial role in mobilizing the American military and shaping the U.S. military experience during the war.
The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act were passed during World War I. The Espionage Act made it a crime for any person to convey information intended to interfere with the U.S. armed forces prosecution of the war effort or to promote the success of the country's enemies.