Question

read the excerpt from a 1940 article in the st. petersburg times and answer the question.
president roosevelt directly advocated peace - time military conscription yesterday... as the measure stood, it would require all old inclusive—some 12,000,000 in all—to register for the draft with exemptions for those with de
it also would permit supplemental voluntary one - year enlistments for all between 19 and 35.
what \measure\ is described in the excerpt?
a. the war powers act of 1941
b. the servicemens readjustment act of 1944
c. the selective training and service act of 1940
d. the lend - lease act of 1941

Explanation:

The excerpt describes a 1940 peace-time military conscription measure requiring men to register for the draft, with voluntary enlistments for those 19-35. Option A (1941) and D (1941) are wrong due to date. Option B is a post-WWII veteran benefits act. Option C is the 1940 Selective Training and Service Act, the first US peace-time draft, matching the description.

Answer:

C. the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940