the Union and Confederacy institute drafts because men 18-35 had to serve for 3 yrs, later 17-50, and if he couldnt afford it, he would have to hire a substitute, to serve for him. then later if a man had 20+ slaves, he did not have to serve.
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Union fought Confederate at Manassas (Bull Run) - both times.
Clara Barton both Union and Confederate even though she wanted Union to win. Clara Barton both Union and Confederate even though she wanted Union to win.
A manpower shortage. The mounting casualties on both sides led to a dwindling pool of willing volunteers. This led the Confederate to institute a draft in 1862 and the Union would follow with their own in 1863.
The Union and Confederacy needed to start a draft because both need more soldiers in their army
During wartime countries can (and do) require able bodied men that are old enough to serve in their military, This was done by both the Confederate and Union governments. It is called conscription, or being drafted.
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The Union draft, implemented in 1863 through the Enrollment Act, required able-bodied men aged 20 to 45 to register for military service, allowing for exemptions through payment or hiring substitutes. In contrast, the Confederate draft, initiated in 1862, mandated service for white men aged 18 to 35, later expanded to include those up to 50, and allowed wealthier individuals to avoid service by paying a fee or providing substitutes. Both drafts faced significant opposition and resistance, but the Confederate draft was more stringent due to the South's desperate manpower needs. Ultimately, the Union's draft system was more flexible, reflecting its larger population and resources.
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The commanders that served during the Civil War on both the Union and Confederate sides, were called Generals. On the Union side his name was Ulysses S. Grant and on the Confederate side it was Robert E. Lee.
Desertion
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Union:Blue Confederate:Grey