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Civil War | The Fires at Home | 4
American History Tellers
The Confederacy's Most Unpopular Act
Under the Confederate Constitution, state militias could deny the Confederate government the use of their troops. Davis constantly battled governors and state legislatures who saw his actions as infringements on states' rights. The Confederacy's most unpopular act was the institution of the draft. In September 1862, the Confederate Congress raised the draft age limit from 35 to 45 forcing even older men to serve.
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