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In the wake of institution of the draft why did some call the conflict 'a rich mans war but a poor mans fight'?
The phrase "a rich man's war but a poor man's fight" emerged during the draft as it highlighted the disparity in how socioeconomic status influenced participation in the conflict. Wealthy individuals could often evade military service through various means, such as paying for substitutes or securing deferments, while the less affluent had no such options and were compelled to enlist. This created a perception that the burdens of war disproportionately fell on the poor, fueling resentment and protests against the draft and the war itself.
Why did people in the south refer the civil war as rich mans war and poor mans fight?
People in the South referred to the Civil War as "The rich mans' war and the poor mans' fight" because the North [the rich men] due to the industrial revolution had more money and you tactics and weapons one might use in a major war. While the South [the poor men] were still economically based through agriculture and did not have the extra money the North had because they stayed that way and did not industrialised the South had to use more common weapons and different tactics to match up with the weapons they had to use.
Was sam watkins correct in saying that the Civil war was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight?
Sam Watkins was correct in saying that the Civil War was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight. There were more poor farmers fighting than rich plantation owners.
Who said A rich man's war but a poor man's fight?
John Stamos
Why did the military draft lead some people to describe the war as a poor man's fight?
Other than community colleges; colleges and universities cost money. Rich men could afford both lawyers and college. The poor man got drafted.
Why did poor southerns complain about a rich mans war but a poor mans fight?
It meant poor white trash fighting for the continued wealth of slave-owners
Why did the military's draft lead some people to describe the war as a poor mans fight?
because rich people pay poor people to fight in the war because they don't want to fight in the war
Why did many soldiers call the civil war a rich mans war but a poor mans fight?
Rich men could pay a man to take their place in the draft. Therefore poor men fought in a rich man's place.
In the wake of institution of the draft why did some call the conflict 'a rich mans war but a poor mans fight'?
The phrase "a rich man's war but a poor man's fight" emerged during the draft as it highlighted the disparity in how socioeconomic status influenced participation in the conflict. Wealthy individuals could often evade military service through various means, such as paying for substitutes or securing deferments, while the less affluent had no such options and were compelled to enlist. This created a perception that the burdens of war disproportionately fell on the poor, fueling resentment and protests against the draft and the war itself.
Which is the rich mans poor mans car?
Tata nano
Why did people in the south refer the civil war as rich mans war and poor mans fight?
People in the South referred to the Civil War as "The rich mans' war and the poor mans' fight" because the North [the rich men] due to the industrial revolution had more money and you tactics and weapons one might use in a major war. While the South [the poor men] were still economically based through agriculture and did not have the extra money the North had because they stayed that way and did not industrialised the South had to use more common weapons and different tactics to match up with the weapons they had to use.
What is poor mans cocaine?
poor mans cocaine is ritilan or adderall prescribed for people with add commonly abused by high school and college students
What does German phrase arme Leute mean?
Arme Leute = poor people
Who argued for the poor mans rights?
Levellers
Why didn't joe biden serve in Vietnam?
Joe Biden is a gutless chicken who lets poor people and Blacks fight so that he can benefit in a luxury environment . Essentially , yep , the mans' a coward.
What does the term a poor mans Wendy mean?
In the movie "The Wedding Planner", Mary referred to herself as a "poor man's Wendy" because she considered herself second best to her ex-fiance's wife, "Wendy".
What do you mean by poorest of the poor?
"poorest of the poor" means the very poorest. Even among the poor, there are people who are better off than others. This phrase would mean the low end, that are worse off than even the other poor people.
