How did northerners and southerners resond to the new draft laws?

Northerners and Southerners had varied responses to the new draft laws during the Civil War. In the North, the draft was met with mixed reactions, leading to protests and riots, notably the New York City draft riots in 1863, where many opposed conscription as unfair, particularly for the poor. In the South, while there was initial support for the draft due to the war's demands, resistance grew as discontent emerged over issues like exemptions for wealthy planters and the strain on local economies, leading to dissent and desertions. Overall, both regions experienced significant unrest as citizens grAppled with the implications of conscription.