Third. To raise by draft as herein provided, organize and equip an additional force of five hundred thousand enlisted men, or such part or parts thereof as he may at any time deem necessary, and to provide the necessary officers, line and staff, for said force and for organizations of the other forces hereby authorized . . . Fourth. The President is further authorized, in his discretion and at such time as he may determine, to raise and begin the training of an additional force of five hundred thousand men organized, officered, and equipped, as provided for the force first mentioned in the preceding paragraph of this section.

–Selective Service Act of 1917

How many new soldiers does the president have authorization to add via the draft?

a) five hundred
b) five thousand
c) five hundred thousand
d) five million

C) Five Hundred Thousand

Explanation:

Third. To raise by draft as herein provided, organize and equip an additional force of five hundred thousand enlisted men, or such part or parts thereof as he may at any time deem necessary, and to provide the necessary officers, line and staff, for said force and for organizations of the other forces hereby authorized . . .

Fourth. The President is further authorized, in his discretion and at such time as he may determine, to raise and begin the training of an additional force of five hundred thousand men organized, officered, and equipped, as provided for the force first mentioned in the preceding paragraph of this section.

–Selective Service Act of 1917

How many new soldiers does the president have authorization to add via the draft?

five hundred

five thousand

five hundred thousand

five million

C)five hundred thousand

i really really really really really really dont know