Question

what was a similarity between the united states troops sent to the spanish-american war and the troops sent to fight in world war i?

a. they were mostly volunteers.

b. they were mostly recent immigrants.

c. they travelled overseas.

d. they had little training.

Explanation:

• Option A: In World War I, the US had a draft (selective service), so troops weren't mostly volunteers. In the Spanish - American War, there were volunteers but not all. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Troops in both wars were not mostly recent immigrants. The US military drew from a broader population, not mainly recent immigrants. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: The Spanish - American War involved US troops going to places like Cuba and the Philippines (overseas). In World War I, US troops were sent to Europe (overseas). So this is a similarity.
• Option D: By World War I, the US had more organized training for troops compared to the Spanish - American War, and saying both had little training is inaccurate. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They travelled overseas.