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How were men able to avoid the draft during the Civil War

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Throughout the North, more men chose illegal evasion of the draft than the combined total of individuals who either paid commutation fees or obtained substitutes. More men opted against participating in the draft system than were able to avoid service because of some physical disability.

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if they were the only son left at home.

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