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The first effective draft by the federal government, called for all men between the ages of 18 and 40 to be enrolled into local militia units.

The first was the Confederate Draft during the Civil War, calling for all men from ages of 18-35 to join the Confederate army

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How did the union draft compare to the confederate draft?

the union let African American American enlist


Most of the union officers were what kind of appointees?

They were DRAFT appointees


What were the main differences between the draft laws of the Union and the Confederacy?

Well, honey, the main difference between the draft laws of the Union and the Confederacy was that the Confederacy implemented conscription much earlier in the game, while the Union took its sweet time getting on that bandwagon. Also, the Confederacy exempted certain groups like overseers and planters, while the Union was like "nah, everyone's gotta serve." So basically, one side was all about that early bird special, while the other side was like "equality for all...except y'all exempt rich folks."


What year did the draft start and end?

The 3 Most Common Examples of the Military Draft in the history of the U.S.A are The Confederacy put in their draft in 1862 The Union instituted their draft in 1862 (mass riots ensued in New York and Boston) In Vietnam the military instituted a draft in early 1969


By going to Canada to escape the draft and military service was they breaking the law?

No, The fact is that they may have been scared and ran from the draft to not be drug into a war they didn't want to be you have the choice to leave the country even if it's because you were being drafted. Technically you weren't breaking the law, but the officials can still lock you up or draft you to a different war.

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When did the confederate congress pass a draft law?

The confederates didn't pass the draft law, it was the Union


What part of the Union's conscription law was canceled in 1864?

The Union's draft law had a provision that many people found controversial. That part was entailed the allowance of finding another man to take one's place in the draft. To do this often meant that the "substitute" was paid a handsome sum to join the army. In 1864, the Union canceled that part of its draft law.


In 1863 the union passed a draft law?

In 1863, the Union enacted the Enrollment Act, commonly known as the draft law, to address manpower shortages during the Civil War. This law mandated that eligible men between the ages of 20 and 45 could be conscripted into military service, although they could avoid service by paying a $300 commutation fee or finding a substitute. The law sparked significant controversy and resistance, culminating in violent protests, most notably the New York City Draft Riots in July 1863. Despite its unpopularity, the draft was crucial for sustaining Union forces in the war effort.


How did the union draft compare to the confederate draft?

the union let African American American enlist


In 1863 the Union passed a draft law requiring all able-bodied men between the ages of to enlist?

20 and 45


In 1863 the Union passed a draft law requiring all able-bodied men between the ages of to enlis?

20 to 45


In 1863 the Union passed a draft law requiring all able-bodied men between the ages of to enlist.?

20 and 45


How were the union and confederate draft laws different?

The Union draft law allowed conscripts to pay a substitute to do their service for them. This was disastrous for morale. It also had a serious flaw: who were these substitutes? Obviously men who had been rejected first time round, or had been dodging the draft. Very few of these substitutes saw useful service in the front line.


What is the name of the rough draft of a law?

A bill that has been signed


Why do both confederacy and union need to use a draft?

The Union and Confederacy needed to start a draft because both need more soldiers in their army


What is the draft law of 1863?

The draft law of 1863, formally known as the Enrollment Act, was enacted in the United States during the Civil War to address the Union's need for more soldiers. It authorized the federal government to draft men into military service, requiring males aged 20 to 45 to register for the draft. The law also allowed for exemptions, where individuals could pay a fee or provide a substitute to avoid service. This legislation sparked significant unrest, particularly leading to riots, such as the New York City draft riots in 1863.


What law said males eighteen to forty five years old had to serve in the Civil War?

The Union Draft Law signed into effect on 3 March 1863. But it had numerous exemptions and the Law and wasn't nearly as Draconian as the question implies.