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How much did it cost to get out of the draft during the civil war?

300 dollars


Why was the draft unpopular in the north?

They didn't wanna die in the war.


What began during Civil War as a way to obtain soldiers?

Conscription or the draft.


Is true about civil war draft in the north?

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.