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Was there a draft during the Spanish American war?
The first nation wide US draft was the US Civil War in 1861-1865.
Was the draft riots a war?
The US Civil War & Vietnam War experienced draft riots. These were physical violent protests against the military draft (conscription).
What was the first war in which the draft was used?
The draft started...."The Government instituted the Nations first peacetime draft in September of 1940 and began to prepare troops for combat." got this from the web. -----------Actually, if we are referring to the United States, the first actual Draft was used by the North in the Civil War. It was highly unpopular, as it was very unfairly conducted.
Why did the us change the age to go to war?
They haven't. By federal law, everyone 18 years of age must register for the Draft (even though it is currently inactive).
How was the public reaction to the draft similar in both Civil War and the Vietnam War?
The US Civil War (1861-1865) was the US's first military draft; the Vietnam War (1961-1975) was the US's last military draft. Both the Civil War & Vietnam War had draft dodgers and draft riots. Both the Civil War and Vietnam War were un-declared wars; in both wars, the South lost the war; during both wars the US President was assassinated; during both wars a Vice President Johnson took over office.
What is the oldest age eligible for military draft in the US?
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What is the starting age for the draft in the US?
If there were a draft it would be 18.
When the US military draft begin?
The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).
What were the affects after the Vietnam war?
The US adult age was lowered from 21 to age 18. The draft was abolished, and an ALL Volunteer military was formed.
When Was the Last War Draft?
The first US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
Was there a draft during the Spanish American war?
The first nation wide US draft was the US Civil War in 1861-1865.
What is the oldest US war?
Revolutionary War
Who was the oldest person in world war 2?
The oldest veteran of World War II is currently Richard Overton. He is living in America at the age of 107 years old.
Was the draft riots a war?
The US Civil War & Vietnam War experienced draft riots. These were physical violent protests against the military draft (conscription).
What was the first war in which the draft was used?
The draft started...."The Government instituted the Nations first peacetime draft in September of 1940 and began to prepare troops for combat." got this from the web. -----------Actually, if we are referring to the United States, the first actual Draft was used by the North in the Civil War. It was highly unpopular, as it was very unfairly conducted.
Did the US draft the Vietnam war?
Yes.
What war was the most recent to use conscription?
The first US draft was the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
