In May of 1917, all males between the ages of 21 and 30 were required to register for military service due to what act? The last time a draft had been used resulted in great rioting because of the ability of the wealthy to purchase exemptions. This time, the draft was conducted by random lottery. T/F

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Deangelo Vincent

4 January, 09:44

In May of 1917, all males between the ages of 21 and 30 were required to register for military service due to what act? The last time a draft had been used resulted in great rioting because of the ability of the wealthy to purchase exemptions. This time, the draft was conducted by random lottery. T/F

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On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act or the Selective Draft Act becomes law:

"All male citizens, or foreign non-enemy male persons who have declared their intention to become citizens" between the ages of 21 and 30, must register for military service.

Although there were conflicts and protests (New York and New Jersey), alleged draft evaders, pejoratively called "idlers," were arrested around the United States.

Supreme Court Rules Draft Constitutional (Jan. 7, 1918)

The recruitment system remained effective until May 1919 when selective service boards and state recruitment headquarters were closed.