Politics and Economics During the Civil War

3. Draft most hated in Democratic strongholds of North -- New York Draft Riot in 1863 sparked by Irish-Americans (against blacks) that resulted in nearly 500 lives lost and many buildings burned. 4. Large bounties for enlistment also offered by federal, state, & local authorities . 5. About 200,000 deserters of all classes in North; South similar ................
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