To analyze the changes in American employment during World War I based on the provided chart:
1. Active Military Personnel:
- In 1916, there were 0.18 million active military personnel.
- In 1919, there were 1.27 million active military personnel.
- To find the change, subtract the 1916 figure from the 1919 figure:
[tex]\[
1.27 - 0.18 = 1.09
\][/tex]
This shows an increase of 1.09 million in active military personnel.
2. Total Number of Employed Workers:
- In 1916, there were 40.1 million employed workers.
- In 1919, there were 42.3 million employed workers.
- To find the change, subtract the 1916 figure from the 1919 figure:
[tex]\[
42.3 - 40.1 = 2.2
\][/tex]
This indicates an increase of 2.2 million employed workers.
Given these calculations:
- The number of people in the armed forces increased by 1.09 million.
- The number of people in the workforce increased by about 2.2 million.
Reviewing the provided options:
1. The number of people in the armed forces increased by more than one million.
- This statement is true as the increase was 1.09 million.
2. The number of people in the workforce increased by about three million.
- This statement is false as the increase was 2.2 million, which is closer to 2 million, not 3 million.
3. The number of people in the armed forces declined by one million.
- This statement is false as the number increased, not declined, by 1.09 million.
4. The number of people in the workforce declined by one million.
- This statement is false as the number increased by 2.2 million.
Therefore, the correct interpretation is:
- The number of people in the armed forces increased by more than one million.
