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Was there a draft during world war 1?

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Updated: 8/19/2023

== == Universal conscription was established in Japan in the Meiji era in 1873. Men became liable for compulsory service from the age of 20 for 2 years, then were 'put on the sidelines' as it were in case of war.

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What was the name for the draft in world war 1?

Conscription

What did the military draft classification G5 mean during World War 1?

aint nobody got time for dat!

What Act of Congress created a draft during World War 1?

The Selective Service Act of 1917, made by Woodrow Wilson.

Was the draft used in World War I?

Yes. Germany and all the other major combattant countries in Europe, except Britain, had had compuslory military service of various kinds since about 1870. Britain introduced conscription in 1916, during World War I.

Did Americans fight in World War 1 before World War 1 draft?

If you mean before 1917, no. we were neutral until 1917

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Who authorized a military draft during World War 1?

The Selective Service Act

What was the name for the draft in world war 1?

Conscription

What animals were drafted during World War 1?

Horses and mules can be used as draft animals (i.e. to pull loads).

What did the military draft classification G5 mean during World War 1?

aint nobody got time for dat!

What were the exemptions for the military draft during the Vietnam War?

College students were the number 1 draft deferments.

Name two wars in which the draft was used?

World War 1 and World War 2.

What Act of Congress created a draft during World War 1?

The Selective Service Act of 1917, made by Woodrow Wilson.

What power did the sedition act give the federal government during world war 1?

The power to draft young men into military

What powers did the sedition act give the federal government during World War 1?

The power to draft young men into military

How long was the cash and carry policy used for during World War 1?

the cash and carry policy had the military draft more men

Did the US and the united kingdom have a draft prior to World War 1?

No, they did not.

Was the draft used in World War I?

Yes. Germany and all the other major combattant countries in Europe, except Britain, had had compuslory military service of various kinds since about 1870. Britain introduced conscription in 1916, during World War I.

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