The U.S. Army saw an increase in enlistments due to the Selective Service Act. What pair of numbers reflects the number of soldiers before and after the Selective Service Act was implemented?

A) from 10,000 to 2 million
B) from 120,000 to 5 million
C) from 210,000 to 8 million
D) from 1.5 million to 15 million
E) from 2.4 million to 24 million

Selective Service Act

Law passed in 1917 to quickly increase enlistment in the army for the United States’ entry into World War I; required men to register with the draft.

Enlistments

The act of voluntarily joining the armed forces or a similar organization, often associated with military service.

Soldiers

Individuals serving in an army, whether voluntarily or through conscription, who undergo military training and participate in warfare or peacekeeping missions.