Author Question: Which of the following statements concerning conscription in the Civil War is true? A) It was ... (Read 54 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

Which of the following statements concerning conscription in the Civil War is true?

A) It was unnecessary during the Civil War.
B) It was already in place nationally when the Civil War began.
C) It was used by both sides from the beginning of the war.
D) It was possible in the Union but constitutionally prohibited in the Confederacy.
E) It was instituted first by the Confederacy.

Question 2

Initially, what method did both the North and the South use to raise their armies?

A) National conscription
B) Calling up state militias
C) Local rallies to sign up volunteers
D) Raising the pay of officers
E) None of these choices