Question

why was the congressional legislation passed in 1940 to create a military draft was controver
a. it raised fears that the united states would be drawn into war
b. it overturned president franklin d. roosevelt’s veto
c. it required ratification by three - fourths of the states
d. it made women eligible for combat

Explanation:

In 1940, the U.S. was still pursuing neutrality amid rising tensions in Europe. The Selective Training and Service Act (the 1940 draft legislation) sparked controversy because many Americans feared it signaled the U.S. would abandon neutrality and be pulled into World War II. Option B is incorrect because Roosevelt supported and signed the act. Option C is wrong as the bill did not require state ratification (that process applies to constitutional amendments). Option D is incorrect because the 1940 draft only applied to men; women were not made eligible for combat via this legislation.

Answer:

A. it raised fears that the United States would be drawn into war