Most draft dodgers headed for Canada. The Canadian line, AT THE TIME, was easily reached, could be crossed on foot, bicycle, automobile, or bus. No airplane, boat/ship, or passport required. In addition, it was easier for an English speaking US Citizen to blend into Canada's society.
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It is estimated that approximately 50,000 Americans went to Canada in order to avoid the draft. The Vietnam War lasted from 1959 to 1975.
Throughout history our world has been troubled with war and consequent famine. In order for the country and there leaders to find people to find in the war, many would initiate a draft. Both World Wars had to recruit thousands of young, able-bodied men to fight for there country.
Conscription Act, or the draft. This was what the Emancipation Proclamation was based on. In order for the draft to be legal, all men had to be equal.
To increase the number of soldiers
The first born son in a family certainly can be drafted into the military. When the need is high any male can be drafted into the military.