USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for forcing another country’s soldiers to serve in your military?
A
embargo
B
impressment
C
customs
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a verb, conscript means “force to join, ” like a military that conscripts new soldiers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conscription (also called the draft in the United States) is the state-mandated enlistment of people in a national service, mainly a military service.

Detailed explanation-3: -Also called the draft, conscription legally requires people to join the army, with penalties if they don’t.

Detailed explanation-4: -/ˈkɑːn.skript/ (US usually draftee) a person who has been forced to serve in an army or in one of a country’s armed forces: Over half the army was composed of conscripts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mandatory service-All males (and sometimes all females as well) of a certain age must serve their country for a minimum amount of time (usually 1-3 years). Typically employed by militaries with the greatest need or the most autocratic leaders.

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