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During the American Civil War, approximately 2.75 million soldiers served in the Union and Confederate armies. While many enlisted voluntarily, both sides also implemented draft laws. The Union's Conscription Act of 1863 allowed for the drafting of men, resulting in about 400,000 individuals being drafted, while the Confederacy also enacted its own draft, which included around 200,000 soldiers. Overall, the draft played a significant role in supplementing the ranks of both armies during the conflict.

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