Selective Service Act 1917, World War I Draft

Why was the Selective Service Act important for the United States’ involvement in World War I, and how did it change the U.S. military? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Selective Service Act and the draft during World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Selective Service Act newspaper headline primary source excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions
Selective Service Act 1917 reading passage analysis with scaffolding questions for each document
A Message from President Wilson regarding the Selective Service Act primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions
Key Provisions of the Selective Service Act analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the draft through the Selective Service Act crucial in shaping the United States’ ability to successfully contribute to World War I?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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