Newton Baker draws military draft numbers in DC, and Jews in New York City, NY, watch as draft numbers are posted in 191

The video discusses the unchanged mechanics of drafting U.S. citizens into the armed forces, highlighting the historical context between World War One and World War Two. It describes the draft lottery process conducted by Secretary of War Newton D Baker and the public's anxious anticipation of the draft numbers.

What aspect of the drafting process remained consistent over the years?

• The number of draftees

• The training duration

• The mechanics of drafting

• The age of draftees

In which year did the drafting process separate World War One from World War Two?

• 1939

• 1920

• 1917

• 1914

Who was responsible for drawing draft numbers in 1917?

• President Woodrow Wilson

• Secretary of War Newton D Baker

• Vice President Thomas R. Marshall

• General John J. Pershing

What was the public's reaction to the draft number selection?

• Excitement

• Joy

• Anxiety

• Indifference

What did crowds do while waiting for the draft numbers to be posted?

• Read newspapers

• Surveyed outdoor bulletin boards

• Watched television

• Listened to the radio