As the civil war went on both sides needed more soldiers. What action did the government take to acquire more soldiers?

As the Civil War progressed, both the Union and Confederate governments implemented conscription laws to acquire more soldiers. The Union introduced the Enrollment Act of 1863, which required men aged 20 to 45 to register for the draft, allowing for exemptions through payment or substitution. Similarly, the Confederacy enacted its own draft in 1862, compelling able-bodied men to serve. These measures were necessary to address the increasing manpower demands of the war.