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1. Conscription in the United States

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   Historical Origins
   The earliest American conscription system emerged during the Civil War, when both the Union and Confederacy implemented draft mechanisms to sustain their militaries. The Union's Enrollment Act of 1863 introduced the controversial practice of allowing wealthy individuals to purchase substitutes or pay commutation fees to avoid service—a system that disproportionately affected working-class populations and directly contributed to the New York City Draft Riots of July …

2. North Carolina

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   19th and 20th Centuries
   Following the Civil War, North Carolina underwent Reconstruction and gradually industrialized. The state became a leading tobacco producer, with the development of the cigarette industry centered in Durham and Winston-Salem. By the mid-20th century, the state had diversified into textiles and established research institutions, particularly the Research Triangle formed by Raleigh, Durham, and [Chapel Hill](/en…