This week, a political dispute in Washington led to a partial shutdown of the United States government for the first time in almost _____ years. Agencies sent home more than _____ workers -- about _____ of the federal work force.

The United States has about _____ million veterans. The term "veteran" is not just for those who have served in wars. It describes anyone who has ever been in the military.

The United States entered the fighting in Europe in _____. But the United States armed forces were small. So the government began to draft men between the ages of _____ and _____.

This week, a political dispute in Washington led to a partial shutdown of the United States government for the first time in almost 20. Agencies sent home more than 800,000 workers -- about 1/3 of the federal work force.

The United States has about 22 million veterans. The term "veteran" is not just for those who have served in wars. It describes anyone who has ever been in the military.

The United States entered the fighting in Europe in 1917. But the United States armed forces were small. So the government began to draft men between the ages of 21 and 31.