what year was the first army draft?

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2006-10-02 12:01:37 · 4 answers · asked by boxermom 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics

1863, during the Civil War.

2006-10-02 12:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by nacmanpriscasellers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would say sometime in the 1700's when the first US army was formed. The draft was a big part of American Military until after Vietnam war.

2006-10-02 19:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

During the Civil War. I'd say 1862 or 1863.

2006-10-02 19:19:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pre History with the Babylonians, Greeks, or Egyptians more than likely

2006-10-02 19:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by Black Sabbath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋