why union soldiers fought in the civil war?

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why union soldiers fought in the civil war?

2007-05-28 08:57:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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They were drafted.

For the first time in the history of the US, a draft was needed.
http://www.wtv-zone.com/civilwar/usdraft.html

Here's info on the Confederate army draft ...
http://www.wtv-zone.com/civilwar/condraft.html

2007-05-28 19:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

To preserve the Union.

2007-05-28 16:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by Megan Leggett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

mainly to preserve the Union.

2007-05-28 16:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Here's your link to a discussion on the subject.

http://home.comcast.net/~glennWatson550/stories/whymenfoughtinthewar.html

2007-05-28 16:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋