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The Civil War draft in the North was a conscription policy adopted by the Union Army in 1863. It was used to fill the ranks of the Union Army which had been depleted by the casualties of the war. The draft was used to recruit both volunteers and conscripts and often conscripts were offered incentives to join the army. Here are some facts about the Civil War draft in the North: The draft called for men between the ages of 20 and 45 to serve in the Union Army. The draft was unpopular with many Northerners and there were a number of riots and protests against it. The draft also allowed for exemptions such as for those who owned businesses or property. The draft also allowed for "substitution meaning that a draftee could hire someone else to take his place in the army. The draft was eventually replaced by a voluntary enlistment system in 1865.The Civil War draft in the North was a controversial policy, but it was necessary for the Union to fill its ranks and continue the fight against the Confederacy. Despite its unpopularity, the draft did ultimately help to ensure the Union\'s victory in the Civil War.


What is another word for the draft of the American Civil War?

Conscription is another term for the military draft.


What was a major problem for the US in 1970s?

The Vietnam War was a major problem and the continued draft.


Why did both the union and the confederacy need to use draft?

they needed to draft people so they could fight for what they believed in! That's wrong every body


What year was the draft last used in the us?

2012

Related Questions

How did Joe Biden escape the military draft?

Draft dodger!


Could Vietnamese soldiers escape the draft during the Vietnam war?

North or South Viet draft dodgers were hunted down and arrested. Northerners could surrender to the allies (Chu Hoi program); but if they were re-captured by their former comrades (NVA) they'd probably be executed (shot). Southerners were stuck where they were at; South Vietnam.


Why did southerners dislike the idea of a draft?

a draft is a federal thing. it takes states rights, the south were against a federal government. that's why they had state militias that fought, not a national army. the draft would make a national army.


How did Wealthy men escape the draft?

By going to graduate school and or continuing their education until they were no longer eligible for the draft.


How many draft picks are allowed in the NFL draft per team?

Pre-Draft you may only have 10, but you may trade for more during the draft.


Why did southerners resent the draft during the civil war?

The saying at the time was, "Rich Man's War, Poor Man's Fight."


Why the confederacy did not draft slaves and free blacks into the army?

That would be like turkeys voting for Xmas.


How could a southerner avoid the draft in the civil war?

The southerners give up 20 slaves for exemption, like the northerners gives up $300 for exemption


Was Bill Clinton a draft dodger?

No in the sense that he went to Canada to escape the draft. He did ask for , and got , student deferments until he was too old to be drafted.


How do you edit draft setting on ESPN fantasy baseball?

You can only do this before the draft. First 'log in' and then, if you are commissioner then you will be allowed to edit league settings. Change your draft-type and you will be done. NOTE: In the new updated ESPN fantasy baseball, changing your draft choice is disabled.


How did the President get enough solders to go to Europe to fight for the Allied Powers?

It was called the Draft. The Selective Service Act allowed the government to draft the numbers needed to fill the ranks.


How did the nation's first draft affected the nation?

It angered many and the idea of a Rich Man's War, Poor Man's Fight. This was caused by the exception in the Draft Law which allowed an individual to hire a substitute to serve in his place. It even led to Draft Riots.