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The Selective Service Act of 1917, made by Woodrow Wilson.
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How did America get more men in world war 1?
To increase the size of the military, congress instituted the draft.
How did Congress ensure that the military had enough troops to fight the war?
It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.
What was the result of opposition to the draft during the war?
Strong opposition to the draft created the hippie revolution. Freedom. Peace. Woodstock. Though it is required by law to register when you turn eighteen, the draft was eventually abolished and is no longer in effect. Strength in numbers, strong opposition by the American people caused the draft to end.
How long did a soldier serve in World War 2?
During WWII the draft was for the duration of the war or until you were unfit for combat .
What did the military draft classification G5 mean during World War 1?
aint nobody got time for dat!
Who made the military draft?
Lincoln and congress first orchestrated the nation's first military draft during the US Civil War (1861-1865). Vietnam (1861-1975) was the last military draft orchestrated by Nixon and congress.
When Congress boosted defense spendin and created the first peacetime in what US history?
Draft
Was there a draft for World War 2?
In the United States, there was a draft in 1942. In that year, the U.S. Congress lowered the draft age to 18 years old.
How did America get more men in world war 1?
To increase the size of the military, congress instituted the draft.
What has congress done about reinstating the draft?
nothing
When did the confederate congress pass a draft law?
The confederates didn't pass the draft law, it was the Union
What did the confederate and union government create during the civil war?
I think they created a draft
When was Draft Magazine created?
Draft Magazine was created in 2006.
When was Path to the Draft created?
Path to the Draft was created in 2007.
How was the decision reached to start conscription in World War 2?
The President and the Congress realized they needed millions of service people to conduct a two front war. They created an act to induce a draft. The draft allowed them to keep engineers and war manufacturing brains at home and it allowed them to send the best men to the war.
How did Congress ensure that the military had enough troops to fight the war?
It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.
The Second Continental Congress's main purpose was to draft the Constitution?
The Second Continental Congress's main purpose was to draft the Declaration of Independence. The Constitution was not drafted for 11 more years.
