Why did the upper age limit of the confederate draft jump from thirty-five to forty-five in september 1862?

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Danielle Chandler

4 April, 20:17

Why did the upper age limit of the confederate draft jump from thirty-five to forty-five in september 1862?

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Mathew Dickerson · Answer 1

The upper age limited the Confederate draft jump from thirty five to forty five in September 1862 due to the fact that there were many casualties at Antietam.

The increase in the number of casualties lead to a major increase in the demand of manpower. That's why the limit increased