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When men refused to enlist (volunteer) for the Union Army (US Army) during the US Civil War (1861-1865), Uncle Sam DRAFTED THEM!
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What year did the draft start for World War 2?
Oct 1940
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
When did the army draft for the vietnam war start drafting men?
From WWII thru Vietnam without stop.
What was a result of opposition to the draft during the war?
draft riots in New York City
What Is a peace time draft?
A draft when there isn't war.
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