Asked by Kaileigh

The main purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917 was to
increase the size of the armed forces by using the draft.
restrict membership in the armed forces to those with prior combat experience.
allow all branches of the armed forces to be sent to Europe.
equip the armed forces with the necessary weaponry for battle.

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Increase the size of the armed forces by using the draft.

The Selective Service Act of 1917 authorized conscription (required men to register) to rapidly expand the U.S. military for World War I.