Teenage Boys Enlist After Draft Age Lowered

The video discusses the teenage draft bill and the Senate's amendment requiring a year of training before combat. Despite debates, young men eagerly enlist, with the Army emphasizing the need for teenage manpower. Across the nation, youth engage in rigorous training, preparing for potential draft service. Veterans of World War I also contribute by training their sons. A teenage soldier shares his rapid progression from a doorman to a second lieutenant, highlighting the effectiveness of the training programs.

What was the main requirement of the Senate amendment regarding the teenage draft bill?

• Two years of training before combat service

• No training required before combat service

• One year of training before combat service

• Immediate deployment without training

Why did the army and administration emphasize the need for teenage manpower?

• Teenagers made the best soldiers according to tests

• Teenagers were more physically fit

• Teenagers were more willing to volunteer

• Teenagers were more experienced

What activity were boys at Fieldston School in New York City engaged in to prepare for military service?

• Practicing shooting skills

• Learning to drive Jeeps

• Studying military history

• Commando training with football gear

How did veterans of World War One contribute to the preparation of the younger generation?

• By funding military schools

• By writing letters of encouragement

• By instructing them in the Manual of Arms

• By organizing military parades

What was the initial civilian job of the teenage soldier before joining the military?

• A doorman at Radio City Music Hall

• A student at a university

• A clerk at a local store

• A delivery boy