
Was the Civil War Draft Built to Protect the Wealthy?
There is a common argument that the American Civil War was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight. The military draft used by both sides is used as an example. Was it? Did the drafts deliberately advance the cause and agendas of the wealthy and require that poor workers pay the ultimate price?
https://holdthisline.wordpress.com/2026/04/04/draft-dodging-in-the-civil-war/
u/hrman1 — 16 hours ago