Open your journal in your folder on Google Drive.
Quote:
“Congress had passed the Enrollment Act in March 1863, making all male citizens eligible for military duty. Many immigrant families like the Muirs felt no strong allegiance to the United States and did not want to send their sons into battle. To avoid the draft, many young men decided to run away to Canada. Muir’s youngest brother, Daniel, had already gone north. Finally, in March 1864, …John Muir decided to go to Ontario, Canada, where his brother lived” (Warrick 41).
Prompt:
This quote describes how Muir’s family felt about the Civil War. They were not interested in the conflict between the North and the South. To avoid fighting in the war, Daniel went to Canada, since at this time, all male citizens could be called on to fight in the war. Is it mandatory to serve in the military in your country? Explain, as best you can, how your country’s military is organized. Have there been any unpopular wars in your country? Describe the reason for the war and how people reacted to your country’s involvement. Include as many details as possible so people who aren’t from your country will understand the situation.