Question

what did the selective service act mean for the u.s. army?

a. the army had well - trained troops.

b. the army had plenty of time to train its new troops.

c. the army could be selective about its troops.

d. the army needed to train a large force quickly.

Explanation:

The Selective Service Act (also known as the Draft Act) during World War I was designed to rapidly expand the U.S. Army by conscripting men. This meant the army had to train a large number of new recruits quickly. Option A is incorrect as conscription didn't guarantee well - trained troops initially. Option B is wrong because conscription was about getting troops quickly, not having plenty of time. Option C is incorrect as the act was about conscripting (drafting) to get more troops, not being selective in the sense of choosing specific types easily.

Answer:

D. The army needed to train a large force quickly.