8 März 1863 Jahr - Conscription Act

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Passed in March, 1863, this is the first time in U.S. history that the Federal government forces young men (20-45) into military service (a draft). The system was corrupted by the option to pay $300 (one-half year wages) to buy your way out of service.

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