In the North, the draft laws were established to recruit men into the Union Army to bolster the war effort during the Civil War. The laws required eligible men to register and potentially be chosen by lot for military service.
In the South, the draft laws were also implemented to raise troops for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The laws faced more challenges in the South due to resistance and exemptions based on social status, leading to widespread desertion and evasion.
A man could avoid the draft by paying a substitute to take his place.
Paying a substitute to serve in his place.
The South passed a draft law during the American Civil War in April 1862. The law required all white males aged 18 to 35 to serve in the Confederate Army for three years.
the confederates had been drafting soldiers since the spring of 1862. by 1863, all able-bodied white men between the ages of 18 and 45 were requires to join the army. the union draft law was passed in march 1863. like the confederacy, the union allowed draftees to hire substitutes. however, the north also offered $300 bounties, or cash payments, to men who volunteered to serve.bl
The response to the draft law in the south was mixed. Some people supported it as a way to bolster national security and military readiness, while others opposed it due to concerns about the fairness and impact on individuals and families. Overall, the draft law sparked discussions and debates among different communities in the south.
In both the north and the south slaves worked hard and were owned. In the south slaves mostly worked on plantations; in the north many slaves worked in businesses and were able to work for money in their spare time.
April 1862
Yes, both sides introduced a draft.
Hiring a substitute
Yes, because the South rejoined the North and things were worked out.
Who worked out to reduce tensions between the north and south over the admission of new states?
hiring a substitude
US HISTORY 2
The draft
Passed a draft
Passed a draft
A man could avoid the draft by paying a substitute to take his place.