A proposed piece of legislation (bill) can be defeated by opponents when "<span>all of the above" take place, since it's possible for the bill to never reach the committee. </span>
This link should help you write a brief paragraph explaining the selective service act in WW1.
One of the reasons why so many Americans were in favor of going to war with Mexico was because "They believed it was <span>necessary in order to gain more territory," since it was clear that Mexico was not going to sell the land voluntarily. </span>
Selling livestock, and making handicrafts just like pottery.