How did conscription emphasize class inequality in both the Union and the Confederacy?

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Both the Union and the Confederacy implemented exemption policies that allowed wealthy individuals to pay for substitutes to serve in their place or to claim exemptions based on certain occupations or medical conditions, which emphasized class inequality. This meant that the burden of military service fell heavily on working-class and poor individuals who could not afford to pay for substitutes or who did not have connections to obtain exemptions.

How Did Conscription Emphasize Class Inequality in Both the Union