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How did the union and confederacy initially get troops for the civil war?
Both sides successfully called for volunteers
Did the north receive most of its troops from the draft or as volunteers?
In the early part of the American Civil War, both the north and the south had many volunteers. As the war wore on, and casualties mounted, the volunteers dwindled. Both sides used the draft to fill their military ranks. The draft, or threat of a draft, caused many to volunteer before they were drafted.
Was Chester Arthur in the civil war?
Chester A Arthur was the Quartermaster General of the State of New York and held the rank of Brigadier General United States Volunteers during the Civil War. Although he did not see action he was instrumental in supplying a large number of Union Troops during the Rebellion.
How were the majority of troops for both sides raised during the civil war?
Most troops on both sides were volunteers. A town or county would be asked to form a regiment and local leaders would elect a colonel. He would name majors and captains. The lower ranks would be filled with volunteers. Later in the Civil War, the South instituted a full call-up (a draft) of all able-bodied white male adults. The north began using a draft in 1863 but most quotas were still filled by volunteers.
How many Union troops entered the US Civil War through the draft laws?
Only 50,000 Union troops were enlisted on the basis of the draft laws. The Union states continued to raise troops who were volunteers.
Who were the quartermasters during the civil war?
suppliers of goods for the troops.
How did the north respond to the growing demand for fresh troops during the Civil War?
The North responded to the growing demand for fresh troops during the civil war by creatinng conscription laws in 1863.
When did Yugoslav volunteers in the Spanish Civil War end?
Yugoslav volunteers in the Spanish Civil War ended in 1938.
When was Yugoslav volunteers in the Spanish Civil War created?
Yugoslav volunteers in the Spanish Civil War was created in 1936.
During Spain's civil war Francisco Franco was the leader of?
Spanish rebel troops.
How many troops did the Union have during the Civil War?
The union had many troops no one knows the exact amount!
What was a way to obtain soldiers during the civil war?
Two ways to obtain a soldiers for was through volunteers or the draft.
