They could pay a substitute.
To see how bad that system was, consider what kind of people were these substitutes? Men who had been too young or too old when they were first called up? Men who had been dodging the draft? Men who had been in jail? Men who had been rejected as physically or mentally deficient?
Grant calculated that not one in eight of these substitutes performed useful front-line service.
hiring a substitude
they needed to draft people so they could fight for what they believed in! That's wrong every body
The Civil War draft in the North was a conscription policy adopted by the Union Army in 1863. It was used to fill the ranks of the Union Army which had been depleted by the casualties of the war. The draft was used to recruit both volunteers and conscripts and often conscripts were offered incentives to join the army. Here are some facts about the Civil War draft in the North: The draft called for men between the ages of 20 and 45 to serve in the Union Army. The draft was unpopular with many Northerners and there were a number of riots and protests against it. The draft also allowed for exemptions such as for those who owned businesses or property. The draft also allowed for "substitution meaning that a draftee could hire someone else to take his place in the army. The draft was eventually replaced by a voluntary enlistment system in 1865.The Civil War draft in the North was a controversial policy, but it was necessary for the Union to fill its ranks and continue the fight against the Confederacy. Despite its unpopularity, the draft did ultimately help to ensure the Union\'s victory in the Civil War.
He had to pay another man to take his place. The only problem was, you could get drafted again, so you'd better have alot of money...to pay the next man, and the next man, etc. Bottom line: Rich men had it made!
A manpower shortage. The mounting casualties on both sides led to a dwindling pool of willing volunteers. This led the Confederate to institute a draft in 1862 and the Union would follow with their own in 1863.
Under the Draft Act of 1863, it was legal to hire a "substitute" who had not been drafted. A man could also pay $300 (a large sum at the time) to avoid conscription.
Hiring a substitute
To avoid a draft, you can stay indoors in a well-insulated space, wear layered clothing to stay warm, and block any drafts by using draft stoppers or sealing gaps around windows and doors. Additionally, using a draft guard at the bottom of doors can also help prevent drafts.
hiring a substitude
hiring a substitude
they needed to draft people so they could fight for what they believed in! That's wrong every body
the union let African American American enlist
College students could avoid the draft - Apex
They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.
They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.
He could get up $300, a substantial sum at the time ( my guess this was donated to the Department of the Army) or (Buy) a qualified substitute. It is not known what the service obligation of the substitute was- it could be say, 24 months, or possibly for the duration of the war.
The Union and Confederacy needed to start a draft because both need more soldiers in their army