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A New York Rioter Explains His Opposition to the Draft
In 1863, Congress issued a Conscription Act to draft more people into the army to fight the Civil War. The draft law also included a provision that allowed wealthy men to pay $300 to a substitute, thus avoiding military service. In response, in New [...]
Item Type: Newspaper/Magazine
Historical Era: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)