4.4.4 quiz: the war at home\nquestion 2 of 10\nwhat was true about the military draft used in the civil…

4.4.4 quiz: the war at home\nquestion 2 of 10\nwhat was true about the military draft used in the civil war?\na. officers preferred drafted men over volunteers\nb. rules were followed to keep the draft fair\nc. a small percentage men drafted were poor\nd. a small percentage of men drafted actually joined

4.4.4 quiz: the war at home\nquestion 2 of 10\nwhat was true about the military draft used in the civil war?\na. officers preferred drafted men over volunteers\nb. rules were followed to keep the draft fair\nc. a small percentage men drafted were poor\nd. a small percentage of men drafted actually joined

Answer

Brief Explanations:

During the Civil War draft, many men found loopholes. One major loophole was that a drafted man could pay $300 to get out of serving. This made the draft seem unfair as it was easier for the wealthy to avoid. Also, there were riots (like the New York City draft riots) because of the perceived unfairness. And a significant number of drafted men didn't end up joining - either through legal loopholes (like paying the fee) or illegal means (desertion etc.).

Answer:

D. A small percentage of men drafted actually joined