Alabama Department of Archives and History
Military Conscription in World War I: Alabamians Express Their Opinions
If called, would you go? Should the US government have the power to impose a draft during any war? The Selective Service Act of 1917 (aka the Conscription Act of 1917) authorized the drafting of men into the military for only the second...
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Who Fought for the Confederacy?
Did the Confederate Army really consist of southern volunteers? Using primary sources, historians examine the story behind the "Twenty Negro Law" and realities of conscription during the Civil War. A letter and a lithograph (included as...
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Conscription Word Search
In this world history worksheet, students find 12 words associated with Conscription. They find words such as volunteer, Air Force, and military.
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Northern Racism and the New York City Draft Riots of 1865
Pupils analyze primary source illustrations and personal accounts of the New York City Draft riots. They draw conclusions about the existence and power of Northern racism toward African Americans
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Second World War - Conscription Events
Students explore the iam Lyon Mackenzie King Diaries which describe the involvement of Canada in WWII.
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World War II: Conscription
In this World War II worksheet, students read short passages about conscription, reserved occupations and conscientious objectors.
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Arkansans' Role in the Confederate War
Eleventh graders identify information about Arkansas Confederate regiments during the Civil War. They discuss relative information presented by each group about the assigned Confederate regiments
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Draft Resistance During World War I in Arkansas
Students identify types of resistance and personal, political, and social consequences to the resistance of the draft in Arkansas during World War I. They write a paragraph explaining the draft, and listing two types of draft evasion.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Wilson's Proclamation Establishing Conscription
Find the text of the presidential proclamation which established the draft in World War I. President Wilson signed this proclamation on May 18, 1917.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Soldiers
A highly readable description of the military in the New Kingdom. Find out about military strategy, pay, and organization in this PBS article.
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Cbc.ca: Ordeal by Fire Turmoil on the Homefront
While Canadians enlisted to fight the enemy across the ocean in Europe, back home in Canada there was social and political unrest. This article proves a brief overview of the situations faced on the homefront.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Northern Homefront
The military-industrial complex thrived in the North during the Civil War, but read about how inflation affected the ordinary worker. See how the role of women expanded to fill in for men who were away fighting. Women also had an impact...
University of Washington
University of Washington: Draft Resistance 1965 1972
Overview, maps, and databases of the anti-draft movement.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: What Can You Do for Your Country?
A lesson for exploring the history of the U.S. armed forces and conscription of military recruits. A good lesson for debating the value of required military service in America.
Other
Selective Service System: History and Records
A straightforward listing of American conscript numbers during each major conflict of the 20th century. Helpful statistics on both World Wars and many other events.