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The Military Draft. History Revolutionary War – all volunteers Civil War – First draft – Wealthy could pay for a substitute – Draft riot in 1863 – 100.

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1 The Military Draft

2 History Revolutionary War – all volunteers Civil War – First draft – Wealthy could pay for a substitute – Draft riot in 1863 – 100 people killed World War I – Time for a draft – President Wilson…”Citizens in a democracy have obligations” – 2.8 million men drafted

3 More History WWII – The Good War – Used a draft….very little protest – 1500 local draft boards Vietnam – Military let local draft boards know what they needed – Many ways to legally get out of the draft – Each board took a different approach

4 Vietnam Draft Lottery System Picked from a barrel of birthdates Ages 18 – 26 First 1/3 - certain to go Next 1/3 – “sweat zone” Last 1/3 – don’t worry, be happy Local draft board considers exemptions

5 What can I do if I don’t want to go? Try to get disqualified Get service “postponed” – Maybe war will soon be over Resist – Refuse to go – Flee (perhaps to Canada) Consequences – Jail time, hurt future employment, guilt/self doubt

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