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During the Vietnam War there was a draft lottery. They would randomly choose a number from 1 to 365 ( a process much like randomly choosing a number for any lottery), and it would stand for the day of the year indicating the date of birth of young men of 18 years of age, and then they would draft people who were born on that date.
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Describe three reasons why the American public did not support Americas involvement in the Vietnam War?
The military draft. The military draft. And of course, the military draft. If people are NOT involved...they simply do not care. When they received that draft notice in the US Mail...they very suddenly cared!
How did Congress ensure that the military had enough troops to fight the war?
It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.
What is the significance of a draft?
The significance of a draft is to greatly increase the size of a countries army by forcing citizens to sign up. Then it is like a lottery where people a randomly chosen to join the army from the list.
When the US military draft begin?
The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).
Military draft in the Civil War often lead to what?
Military draft in the Civil War often led to widespread resistance and opposition. Many people viewed the draft as unfair and unjust, especially because it disproportionately affected the poor and working-class individuals who could not afford to pay for a substitute. There were instances of draft riots and draft evasion, further highlighting the discontent and unrest caused by the draft.
Selective service act?
Required men to register with the govt. for a draft, in order to be randomly selected for military service. May, 1917
Use military draft in a sentence?
The people of the government tried to military draft me to fight for their country.
Why isn't the military draft against the 13 amendment?
The 13th Amendment guarantees freedom from slavery for all people and has nothing to do with a military draft. The US also does not use a military draft to date.
Describe three reasons why the American public did not support Americas involvement in the Vietnam War?
The military draft. The military draft. And of course, the military draft. If people are NOT involved...they simply do not care. When they received that draft notice in the US Mail...they very suddenly cared!
What are the uses of drafting?
When the government randomly chooses people to join the military.
How did Congress ensure that the military had enough troops to fight the war?
It depends on which war you're referring to, but the Congress has the authority to instate the "draft", where people are forced to join the military. The draft was last used in Vietnam.
Is the price of a military cheaper with or without a military draft?
The military draft system is rather complex and involves tens of thousands of people throughout the US. If there is no draft, then advertising budgets for recruiting have to be much larger. It would be hard to compare, as the draft is needed when there is a vast need for large numbers of soldiers.
How did the US ready its military economy and people for war?
They strengthed their army by creating a new military draft.
What is the significance of a draft?
The significance of a draft is to greatly increase the size of a countries army by forcing citizens to sign up. Then it is like a lottery where people a randomly chosen to join the army from the list.
Which statement is true of the Selective Service?
some citizens are required to register for it some people are obligated to register for it, but there is no military draft right now it is a system that will be used if there is a military draft in the future
If there was an NFL draft lottery how would it work?
A group of teams with the worst records of the season before are picked randomly for early draft picks.
Can the military draft people like Lady Gaga and Usher into the army if there was a World War 3?
Im not sure but they can't draft people unless it is a serious problem
