Questions: What did Congress do to make sure the army had enough soldiers to fight? A. It sent out press gangs to kidnap men to fight in the army. B. It enacted a military draft to compel White men to serve in the army. C. It paid 300 to each man who volunteered for the army. D. It allowed women to volunteer for combat positions in the army.

The answer is B: It enacted a military draft to compel White men to serve in the army.

Explanation for each option:

A. It sent out press gangs to kidnap men to fight in the army.
This option is incorrect. Press gangs were historically used by the British Navy to force men into service, but this method was not employed by Congress to ensure enough soldiers for the army.

B. It enacted a military draft to compel White men to serve in the army.
This option is correct. The United States Congress has historically enacted drafts during times of war to ensure that the military has enough personnel. For example, during the Civil War, the Conscription Act of 1863 was passed to draft men into the Union Army.

C. It paid $300 to each man who volunteered for the army.
This option is incorrect. While bounties were sometimes offered to encourage enlistment, the primary method to ensure enough soldiers was through the draft, not solely through financial incentives.

D. It allowed women to volunteer for combat positions in the army.
This option is incorrect. Historically, women were not allowed to serve in combat positions in the U.S. military until much later, with significant changes occurring in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. During earlier conflicts, women served in non-combat roles.