1. The American Civil War
... U.S. Congress. In the first year of the war, both sides had far more volunteers than they could effectively train and equip. After the initial enthusiasm had faded, reliance on the cohort of young men who came of age every year and wanted to join was not enough. Both sides used a draft law-conscription-as a device to encourage or force volunteering; relatively ... ...
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- Approx Pages: 30
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- Grade Level: High School
