Question

question 4 of 20
which group was opposed to the draft?

a. working - class men

b. wives of draft - age men

c. farmers of the midwest

d. men of the border states

Explanation:

To determine which group opposed the draft, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Working - class men often had economic concerns (e.g., losing jobs, supporting families) and ideological reasons (anti - war sentiments in some cases) that led to opposition to the draft, especially in contexts like the Civil War or other draft - implementing periods.
• Option B: Wives of draft - age men, while concerned for their husbands, were not the primary group opposing the draft in a broad, organized or historically noted way compared to working - class men.
• Option C: Farmers of the Midwest generally had different concerns like agricultural policies, and there's no strong historical indication of them being the main group opposing the draft.
• Option D: Men of the border states had more complex loyalties (during Civil War - related drafts) but were not the primary group opposing the draft as a whole.

Answer:

A. Working - class men