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I was doing a project on this, and I think it ended after the Vietnam War in 1973, do to the war being heavily protested and rioted against.

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The US stopped the 'draft' (conscription) in 1973 .

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What was the mandatory call up for young US men for military service during World War 2?

There are several names for it, depending on where it's implemented. In the US, it's known as the draft. Generally, a mandatory military service requirement is known as conscription, and different governments may call it by various names (e.g., National Service).


When the US military draft begin?

The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).


When did mandatory selective service end?

While a form of Selective Service registration remains a requirement in the United States for males reaching the age of 18, the draft (actually mandatory military service) ended in the US in 1973.


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Is one required to enlist in the military?

In the US, there is no mandatory service requirement. You are, however, required to sign for the Selective Service Act when you turn 18, which makes you eligible for mandatory service, should the draft be reinstated. Some countries do have a mandatory military service requirement. See related link "Wkipedia.org - Military Service" for a listing of these countries.


Why isn't the military draft against the 13 amendment?

The 13th Amendment guarantees freedom from slavery for all people and has nothing to do with a military draft. The US also does not use a military draft to date.


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What did the US rename the military draft?

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Describe three reasons why the American public did not support Americas involvement in the Vietnam War?

The military draft. The military draft. And of course, the military draft. If people are NOT involved...they simply do not care. When they received that draft notice in the US Mail...they very suddenly cared!


Who did not like US in Vietnam war?

US Citizens facing the military draft.


Who made the military draft?

Lincoln and congress first orchestrated the nation's first military draft during the US Civil War (1861-1865). Vietnam (1861-1975) was the last military draft orchestrated by Nixon and congress.


What would it mean to make women eligible for the draft when the military does not currently have a draft?

The US military all ready has in place plans for a draft of women if/ when a draft is reintroduced. Women ARE eligible now in the eyes of the government, so they will be drafted.