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The draft was outlawed sometime in the late 60's or early 70's.

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When the US military draft begin?

The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).


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How do Americans feel about the draft?

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Why isn't the military draft against the 13 amendment?

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What did the US rename the military draft?

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Describe three reasons why the American public did not support Americas involvement in the Vietnam War?

The military draft. The military draft. And of course, the military draft. If people are NOT involved...they simply do not care. When they received that draft notice in the US Mail...they very suddenly cared!


Where in the constitution does congress have the right to draft citizens to serve in the military?

It is not contained in the US Constitution. It is a Public Law passed in 1917. See below link:


Who did not like US in Vietnam war?

US Citizens facing the military draft.


Who made the military draft?

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What was the act that set up the military draft in 1917 called?

The Selective Service Act of 1917 set up the military draft. The act was effective on May 18, 1917 and was enacted by the 65th US Congress.


What would it mean to make women eligible for the draft when the military does not currently have a draft?

The US military all ready has in place plans for a draft of women if/ when a draft is reintroduced. Women ARE eligible now in the eyes of the government, so they will be drafted.