Question

Who did Secretary of War Newton D. Baker select to be the commander of the American Expeditionary Force?

a. General Peyton March
b. General Frederick Funston
c. General John Pershing
d. General Leonard Wood

I'm thinking A.

Answer 1

The answer is c. General John Pershing
He selected General John Pershing because of his impressve result record in prevous Mexican expedition.
In fact, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker insist that General John Pershing's unit to act as an independent that has the freedom to make its own movement.