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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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   North Carolina is a state located in the Southeastern United States, bordered by Virginia to the north, South Carolina to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Admitted to the Union in 1789, North Carolina ranks as the 9th most populous state and covers approximately 53,819 square miles (139,391 square kilometers).[^1] The state capital is Raleigh, while Charlotte serves as its largest city by population. Nor…