8th Grade Section Review 20.3

How many full-time soldiers did the US military have when it entered the war?

• 100,000

• 128,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

What significant action did the US take for the first time since the Civil War?

• Implemented a draft

• Increased taxes

• Formed alliances

• Built new forts

What was established under the Selective Service Act to supply men for service?

• Military academies

• Local draft boards

• National guard units

• Volunteer organizations

In what year were all men ages 21 to 30 required to register for the draft?

• 1914

• 1915

• 1917

• 1920

In what year did the age bracket expand to include those 18 to 45 years old for military service?

• 1918

• 1920

• 1914

• 1930

How many men were drafted into the army during this period?

• 2.8 million

• 1.5 million

• 3.5 million

• 4 million

What did the United States send to Europe during this time?

• Troops and supplies

• Food and medicine

• Weapons and vehicles

• Clothing and blankets

What were the groups called in which US ships carrying soldiers traveled to ensure safe arrival?

• Fleets

• Squadrons

• Convoys

• Armadas

What protected the US ships carrying soldiers during their travel?

• Airplanes

• Naval vessels

• Submarines

• Tanks

What was the purpose of the convoy system mentioned in the text?

• To transport goods faster

• To protect ships from being sunk

• To increase the number of ships

• To reduce fuel consumption