Conscription Challenges
As the war raged on, Lincoln faced a pressing need for troops amidst shifting public sentiment. The Emancipation Proclamation sparked fierce debate, with peace Democrats claiming the war was now solely about abolition, rather than preserving the Union. Despite initial recruitment struggles, clever strategies and state cooperation allowed Lincoln to gather the necessary volunteers without resorting to a federal draft.In this clip
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58: Conscription & Riots (“A Rich Man’s War, But a Poor Man’s Fight”)
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